Buraq Air

The airline was established on 22 October 2000, and started operations on 15 November 2001; it is the first privately owned airline in Libya. Its name comes from the buraq, a creature on which the Islamic prophet, Muhammad is believed to have flown from Mecca to Jerusalem, and from there to the various heavens.

As a consequence of the Libyan Civil War and the resulting no-fly zone over the country enforced by NATO in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, all flight operations with Buraq Air were terminated on 17 March 2011. As of 25 August 2011, at least two Boeing 737-800 were still visible on the tarmac of Tripoli International Airport. It has since resumed operations.

Buraq Air announced in November 2025 the delivery of its sole Embraer E190, the first of its type to operate in Libya, after the aircraft landed at Benghazi International Airport on November 13, 2025.

Destinations

Current destinations

As of January 2021, Buraq Air serves the following destinations:

Antalya – Antalya Airport charter

Bodrum – Bodrum Airport charter

Gazipaşa – Gazipaşa Airport charter

Accidents and incidents

On 17 April 2013, a Buraq Air Boeing 737-800 was hit by gun fire while approaching Tripoli International Airport on a domestic flight from Benghazi. There were no injuries and only limited damage; the aircraft made a normal landing.