UK nationals currently in the African nation have been advised to leave as soon as possible by commercial means.
UK nationals currently in Libya have been advised to leave as soon as they can, using commercial means where they are available. The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has pledged to arrange a charter flight out of the nation within the next day or so, which will be available to those without scheduled return tickets.
The body has stated no one should enter the north African nation unless their journey is absolutely essential or they have a "pressing need" to stay.
Anyone looking to exit Libya should travel to the airport carrying enough cash to buy plane fares, as electronic payments are being disrupted by a lack of internet access and may not be accepted. Intermittent web access may allow some people to purchase tickets online, but passengers should aim to do so as quickly as possible with a view to leaving the country immediately.
Those struggling to secure a seat should contact the FCO to register their interest in a ticket for the charter flight and the body states it will publish more information on the layover when it is available.
Individuals with British Airways reservations should be aware the carrier has cancelled its flights from Tripoli Airport for today (Wednesday February 23rd) and tomorrow. Other routes may still be available, but travel insurance policyholders should expect disruption and inevitable delays when rearranging their transfers out of Libya.
The FCO also states the Tunisian border is currently open and those struggling to make alternative arrangements could try leaving by road, but only during daylight hours.
By Anne Jones
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