Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 Flight Status Today

International flight Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 takes off from Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI) Libya to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by Afriqiyah Airways. The plane leaves Mitiga, Tripoli Airport at 11:00 Africa/Tripoli. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 15:30 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 3 hours 3 minutes.

8U970 - AAW970 Afriqiyah Airways (8U)
MJI Mitiga, Tripoli Libya
Flight MJI to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Mitiga, Tripoli Airport
IATA: MJIICAO: HLLM
Scheduled 11:00
None None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 15:30
None None
8U970 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 3 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1645 kms / 1022 miles
Airline
  • Afriqiyah Airways
  • IATA: 8U
  • ICAO: AAW
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-LGSA5
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in Mitiga, Tripoli: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:11 PM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Sunday 2026-01-18 15:11 PM

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Afriqiyah Airways Flight 8U970 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 3 minutes, with the flight distance of 1645 km (1022 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 flight?

All Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Afriqiyah Airways 8U970 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday.