Major city · Libya
Al Jawf
Skip Al Jawf: security concerns and very limited services; only stop if absolutely necessary, max 1 day.
Al Jawf is a small oasis town in southeastern Libya with minimal tourist infrastructure and a volatile security situation; most travellers should avoid staying and only pass through if required.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LYD
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler desert nights)
- avoid Apr–Sep (extreme heat, limited services)
- Airport
- Kufra (AKF)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Check your own government travel advice for Libya before …
- 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.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- 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
Emergency numbers for Al Jawf151 ▾
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 Al Jawf, 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
- SafetyHigh security risk; most visitors are advised to avoid non‑essential travel.
- Emergency numbers151 police · 180 ambulance and fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAKF Kufra Airport (Flights from Benghazi and Tripoli; check schedules).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a local driver; roads are unpaved and distances between oasis points are short.
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
- AKF Kufra Airport (Flights from Benghazi and Tripoli; check schedules)
Map of Al Jawf
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Al Jawf: 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
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0 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
Walk or hire a local driver; roads are unpaved and distances between oasis points are short.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gilf Kebir National Park (Egypt)
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 days round trip
Cross border via desert tracks; arrange 4×4 guide
Requires permits and experienced driver
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.
Local guesthouses
Very limited; basic rooms, often require advance arrangement
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 2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- LYD 3,500–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- LYD 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × LYD 1,500 | LYD 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × LYD 2,000 | LYD 2,000 |
| Kufra Airport to Al Jawf transfer1 × LYD 1,200 · check | LYD 1,200 |
| 4×4 desert guide for day trips1 × LYD 3,000 · check | LYD 3,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LYD 1,160 |
| Trip total≈ LYD 8,860 per person per day, bed included | LYD 8,860 |
Check availability
2026 estimate; flights and permits excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation is unstable; follow your government travel advice.
- Accommodation and services are scarce; confirm bookings ahead.
- Medical facilities are minimal; carry a basic first‑aid kit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 151
- Ambulance and fire
- 180
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police151
- Ambulance and fire180
Embassy
Check the nearest foreign embassy in Tripoli or Benghazi for consular assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kufra Airport → Al Jawf: about LYD 1,200 by shared taxi (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- أين الفندق؟ — Where is the hotel? (ayna al-funduq?)
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 Al Jawf. 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: Oct–Mar (cooler desert nights) · avoid Apr–Sep (extreme heat, limited services)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange transport from Kufra Airport to town centre in advance.
- Secure accommodation via local contacts or NGOs.
Meanwhile
Sources
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