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Libya: Departure routes for British nationals

28th February 2011 Latest advice from the Foreign Office on sea and air departures from Libya.

Call FCO helpline in the UK on 020 7008 0000 or 021 340 3644/45 from within Libya.

Skype - we're listed as libyacharterflight

Flights from Tripoli

A further military aircraft will arrive in Tripoli today to take British nationals to Malta.

Those who wish to register their interest in this flight should call the Foreign Office's 24 hour hotline on +44 (0)20 7008 0000 or Skype 'Libyacharterflight'

We advise those wishing to depart on this flight to travel to the airport at first light and make their way to the Air Malta desk at the main terminal.
There will be at least one flight, organised by the Romanian Government, leaving Tripoli on 28 February at 19:00 local time. They have said they will allow UK nationals to use it, space permitting.

Sea transport

Turkish boats will be arriving in Libya on 28 February. Two are due to arrive in Tripoli at 0900 local (0700 GMT), one at Ras Lanuf at 0400 local (0200 GMT) and one at Misratah at 0200 local (0000 GMT).

British nationals wishing to leave Libya on these boats should make themselves known to the Turkish officials at the relevant ports on arrival.

A Russian ship is due to leave Ras Lanuf for Malta in the early hours of 28 February and may be able to take a limited number of British Nationals who wish to leave Libya. British nationals wishing to leave Libya on this boat should make themselves known to Samonin Ilya at Ras Lanouf port.

A German ferry which will accept British Citizens is due to leave Ras Lanouf at 1100 local (0900 GMT) on 28 February.

By land

Those having difficulty leaving Libya by air or sea may consider leaving by road to the Tunisian border if it is safe to do so.

We understand that the Libya/Egypt and Libya/Algeria land borders are also open
We have had reports of violent incidents along these routes so pursue this option with extreme caution. These routes should only be considered during daylight hours

Travel advice

Please keep checking our travel advice for Libya for the latest updates.

Information for relatives in the UK

If you are concerned about a friend, relative or colleague in Libya, please call the hotline number 020 7008 0000.

Please also tell us if you know of British nationals who have recently departed Libya by other means and who you know now to be safe

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