Since the lifting of UN sanctions, international flights to Libya have slowly been increasing. British Airways were the first off the blocks, with Royal Jordanian close behind. Additionally, Lufthansa, Alitalia, EgyptAir, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Olympic Airways are now helping connect Tripoli with most of the Arab capitals and with Europe and the Far East. There are sea connections with FRance, Italy and Malta every other day.

Although the land border with Chad is open and there are reliable connections by truck, only Libyan and Chadian nationals are allowed to make the crossing. The same story applies at the Sudanese border. If you're heading to or arriving from Egypt or Tunisia, buses and shared taxis are your only options. The fares are low, but the driving can be erratic.

With the reopening of the international airport, domestic flights also appear set to increase. Until recently, domestic flights used the military airbase east of Tripoli. There's also been no railroad in operation since 1965, and all the systems of yesteryear have since been dismantled (Libya recently announced plans to construct a rail network with the assistance of China. It's projected that over 3000km of rail tracks will link the country's major urban centres).

The road system in Libya is excellent, smooth and fast. Air-con buses and shared taxis are reliable and affordable, while private taxis tend to cost an arm and a leg, especially in Tripoli and Benghazi.