Libya
Regional risks
This section has safety advice for regions of Libya. It only covers regions where the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice for Libya.
Tripoli
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas within the city limits of Tripoli.
The general security situation in Tripoli has been relatively stable since the UN-brokered ceasefire was signed in October 2020. Areas of the city are controlled by different militia, and the potential for sporadic inter-militia fighting remains, as witnessed in August 2022, during the large-scale mobilisation in May 2023 and clashes in August 2023. Such clashes can break out without warning and may involve exchanges of high-calibre gunfire and rocket propelled grenades.
Benghazi
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas within the city limits of Benghazi.
The general security situation in Benghazi has been calm throughout 2024 and 2025. Security is controlled by a single military group, however there remains a risk of in-fighting fi, but there have not been any incidents in the last 12 months.
Misrata
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all areas of within the city limits of Misrata.
The security situation in Misrata is stable despite the presence in the city of several armed groups. Regular policing is the responsibility of the Misrata Security Directorate, the security forces are widely assessed to be the most professional in the western region.