Beirut to Tel Aviv by ferry
Tel Aviv lies 212 km (132 mi) south of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 212 km (132 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 26 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Beirut | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Israel |
| Population | 1.9 million | 432,892 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Port | Port of Beirut | Tel Aviv Port |
What changes when you arrive in Tel Aviv
Crossing from Lebanon into Israel: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book ferries from Beirut to Tel Aviv
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Staying in Tel Aviv
Our booking partner lists 1,779+ places to stay in Tel Aviv (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 365 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (272), and 14 are five-star. Across 222 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 185,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tel Aviv from Beirut?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, south of Beirut; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Tel Aviv by ferry?
About 6 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Tel Aviv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tel Aviv?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where can I stay in Tel Aviv?
Our booking partner lists 1,779+ places to stay in Tel Aviv, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.