Beirut to Haifa by ferry
Haifa lies 129 km (80 mi) south of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 129 km (80 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 54 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Beirut | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Israel |
| Population | 1.9 million | 285,316 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Port | Port of Beirut | Port of Haifa |
What changes when you arrive in Haifa
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 Haifa
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Staying in Haifa
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Common questions
How far is Haifa from Beirut?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south of Beirut; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Haifa by ferry?
About 3 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Haifa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Haifa?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.