Is Tobruk safe? Libya travel risk
Is Tobruk safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Tobruk scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Libya Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 31 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 21 Jul 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Tobruk scores 75/100 (Extreme). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Libya (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Tobruk: nearest emergency and transport facilities, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
A score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Libya travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Coordinates 32.0833° N, 23.9500° E place Tobruk within Al Buţnān at an elevation of 23 meters. Heading to Tripoli: 1,012.6 km W.
Al Buţnān
32.0833° N, 23.9500° E
23 m
Africa/Tripoli
135,832
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Libya
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Libya travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Libya entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Tobruk
Is Tobruk safe to visit?
Tobruk currently scores 75/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Libya (Level 4 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Tobruk · Methodology
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