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The Ghat Airport is an airport in Ghat, located in the country of Libya. There is only one airline that operates from the Ghat Airport and that is Libyan Airlines that is headed for Tripoli.

Ghat is the capital of the Ghat District in the Fezzan region of south-western Libya. The history of Ghat states that from the fifth century BC to the fifth century AD, the Fezzan region was home to the Garamantian Empire, which is a city state that operated the Trans-Saharan trade routes between the Carthaginians—and later the Roman Empire—and the Sahelian states of West and Central Africa. In the 13th and 14th century, parts of the Fezzan region were part of the Kanem Empire, while the Ottoman rulers of North Africa asserted their control over the region in the 17th century.

Ghat has a hot desert climate, which is typical of the Fezzan region because it lies in the heart of the Sahara Desert. The highest average temperatures exceeds 40°C during summer for three months in June, July, and August and average high temperatures are usually above 20°C during the coldest month of the year. Winter days are still very warm, sunny, and dry. The annual precipitation averages only 0.32in which makes the location one of the driest places on Earth.

What to see & do

It is said that Ghat is an important tourist destination. The location has existing prehistoric rock paintings and engravings in the neighbouring Tadrart Acacus and Tassili N'Ajjer mountains, in addition to the beauty of the surrounding desert landscapes.

Fortress of Ghat - The Fortress of Ghat is located on Koukemen Hill in Ghat. The fortress is constructed by Turks in the early 20th Century and completed by Italians. The place remains a popular tourist destination in Ghat.

Tadrart Acacus – Tadrart Acacus forms a mountain range in the desert of the Ghat District in western Libya, part of the Sahara. The mountains are situated east of the Libyan city of Ghat and stretch north from the Algerian border about 100km. The area is known to have a particularly rich array of prehistoric rock art. The area is known for its rock-art and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 because of the importance of these paintings and carvings.

How to get around within Ghat

Although it is quite a feat to get around the area of Libya, there are available buses going around the country. Apart from regular buses, there are also private buses and tourist buses for convenience. Travellers can also make use of the taxis around the area in order to go around easier.

How to get there

The accessible airport in Ghat is through Ghat Airport. Travellers can book their flights going to Tripoli via Libyan Airlines using Skyscanner. Skyscanner has a comprehensive list of destinations all over the globe with corresponding airlines that has the cheapest flights.