The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport reported yesterday that requests for permits to transit through Libyan airspace have seen unprecedented demand from international airlines.
The Ministry said the total number of permits registered with the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority for the 2026/2027 winter season has surged to 61,968 flights per month, effective from this coming November.
Underscores importance of Libyan airspace as a key gateway between continents
The Ministry added that this significant jump—compared to an average of fewer than 2,000 transit flights per month during the previous 2025/2026 season—underscores the importance of Libyan airspace as a key gateway between continents.
Furthermore, the Ministry said, the anticipation that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will lift security warnings regarding the use of Libyan airspace has bolstered the confidence of international carriers.
Airlines, it added, are now keen to resume operations and adopt Libyan airspace as a vital and preferred route. This development is set to provide a substantial boost to the national treasury through increased revenue, while simultaneously necessitating further enhancements to operational readiness and efficiency to keep pace with this steady rise in air traffic.