Major city · Libya
Tobrukطبرق
Half a day to see the war cemeteries and the port; not a base. One night if you need to break a coastal drive.
Tobruk is a port city on Libya's eastern coast, best known for the Siege of Tobruk (1941) and its two Commonwealth war cemeteries. The city itself has few other sights and limited services. Most travellers pass through on the coastal road between Benghazi and the Egyptian border, stopping for a couple of hours at the cemeteries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LYD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cooler but rain possible)
- Airport
- TOB
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
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- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Libya ↗Check your own government travel advice for Libya before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Libya ↗Entry and visas are controlled by rival authorities in different parts of the country; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Libya ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Libya before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tobruk1515 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tobruk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in US dollars or euros carries everything: see Insurance & payments above.Libya-wide
- SafetyTobruk is in eastern Libya, under the control of the Libyan National Army.
- Emergency numbers1515 police · 193 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTOB Tobruk Airport (Flights from Alexandria, Benghazi, Tripoli–Mitiga and Tunis (check).).
- Getting aroundTaxis or private car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within cityLYD 10–20
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomLYD 100
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomLYD 200
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomLYD 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LYD 150 · Mid LYD 300 · High LYD 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TOB Tobruk Airport (Flights from Alexandria, Benghazi, Tripoli–Mitiga and Tunis (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tobruk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis or private car. The cemeteries are 7 km and 25 km from the centre; arrange a driver for the day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Knightsbridge War Cemetery
goDoor to door: About 45 min from city centre
Taxi or private car west on the coastal road, then 750 m south
25 km (16 mi) west of Tobruk; combine with Tobruk War Cemetery.16 mi (25 km) west of Tobruk; combine with Tobruk War Cemetery.
Tobruk War Cemetery
goDoor to door: About 20 min from city centre
Taxi or private car 7 km (4.3 mi) inlandTaxi or private car 4.3 mi (7 km) inland
Commemorates soldiers from the Siege of Tobruk.
Benghazi
cautionDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Car or bus via coastal road
Long drive; security checkpoints.
Egyptian border (Musaid)
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or shared taxi east
Border crossing procedures can change; check current requirements.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre / port area
A few basic hotels; book ahead through a local contact.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LYD 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- LYD 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- LYD 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × LYD 200 | LYD 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × LYD 300 | LYD 300 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre1 × LYD 50 | LYD 50 |
| Full-day taxi for cemeteries1 × LYD 150 | LYD 150 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LYD 105 |
| Trip total≈ LYD 805 per person per day, bed included | LYD 805 |
2026 estimate in Libyan dinar; flights excluded. Cash only.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a basic restaurant | LYD 15–30 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | LYD 1–2 |
| Taxi ride within city | LYD 10–20 |
| Full-day taxi hire | LYD 100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation is volatile: read your government travel advice before planning any trip.
- Cash only (Libyan dinar); no ATMs that accept foreign cards (check).
- Alcohol is illegal in Libya.
- The cemeteries are well maintained but have no visitor facilities; take water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 1515
- Fire and ambulance
- 193
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Tobrukطبرق
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police1515
- Fire and ambulance193
Embassy
Most countries have no consulate in Tobruk. The nearest embassy is in Tripoli (check your government's advice).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tobruk Airport → city centre: about LYD 50 by taxi (check)
- City centre → Tobruk War Cemetery: about LYD 30 by taxi (check)
- City centre → Knightsbridge War Cemetery: about LYD 60 by taxi (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- ما فهمت — I don't understand (ma fhimt)
- أين المقبرة؟ — Where is the cemetery? (ayn al-maqbara?)
Cash only; no ATMs for foreign cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tobruk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cooler but rain possible)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the two war cemeteries with opening hours and access notes.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town.
- Sleep pages for the basic hotels.
- Transport page for the Tobruk–Benghazi and Tobruk–Egypt routes.
Sources
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