Travelling from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI): What you need to know
The timezone in Tripoli is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of New York. Tripoli Mitiga International Airport is located in Tripoli.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from New York to MJI.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to MJI.
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Istanbul Airport (IST). It's a key transfer point for flights from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI) out of Newark Liberty International Airport.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MJI flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI)
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Getting from Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to central Tripoli
Tripoli Mitiga International Airport to central Tripoli is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI)
398 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport. A return flight starts at 969 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from New York to MJI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI)
April is the busiest month for flights from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI). Plan your visit to Tripoli in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tripoli is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your New York to MJI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tripoli
Start your Tripoli trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Tripoli's Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra) and #Tripoli City Centre Martyrs Square are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Tripoli itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Arch of Marcus Aurelius.
Explore more of Libya
Al Khums is just one of the many cities in Libya waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tripoli. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Severan Basilica, Hunting Baths and Roman Theatre.