LIBYA: Transport Ministry reports Unprecedented Demand from International Airlines to use Libyan Airspace
TRIPOLI, Libya: Ministry of Transport announced Monday an unprecedented surge in demand from international airlines for overflight permits. Overflight permit requests rose to 61,968 flights per month from November for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from no more than 2,000 per month previously.
TRIPOLI, Libya
- Libya Ministry of Transport announced Monday an unprecedented surge in demand from international airlines for overflight permits.
- Overflight permit requests rose to 61,968 flights per month from November for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from no more than 2,000 per month previously.
- The ministry said the rise reflects Libyan airspace importance as a gateway connecting continents and cited an ICAO circular on October 23, 2026 lifting security warnings.
- Airlines are willing to resume using Libyan airspace as a preferred route, potentially increasing treasury revenues from overflights.
- The ministry stressed the need to improve aviation facilities readiness to handle increased traffic.
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