Indian Mission in Tripoli advises nationals to leave Libya

"In view of the current security situation in Libya, all Indian nationals are advised to move to safer places and avoid all conflict zones. They are further advised to use all available means for exiting Libya.  All travel from India to Libya should be postponed till the situation improves," read the advisory issued on Monday.

As a result of ongoing heavy clashes between two armed militias in and around Tripoli International Airport and other nearby areas of Tripoli airport since July 13, the airport has been closed until further notice.

The Banina airport in Benghazi also remained closed.

Following the closure of Tripoli airport, the Libyan Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced resumption of  limited air operations from Mitiga airport in Tripoli and Misurata (200 KM from Tripoli) airport by AlAfriqiya and the Libyan airlines for local and only few international destinations.

Similarly, the Labrak airport (300 KM from Benghazi) is operational, the advisory said.

The advisory said: "All Indians are, therefore, advised not to travel to Tripoli airport, and adjoining areas. They should avoid the conflict zones in Tripoli and Benghazi and move to safer locations immediately. They are advised to leave the country through the operational airports as well as the exit checkpoints on Libyan-Tunisian (Ras Jedir/Benghardan) and Libyan-Egyptian(Emsaeed/Salloum) borders. They are encouraged to move in groups.  They are further advised to get in touch with the Embassy to obtain a letter to facilitate their departure at the border checkpoints.