Limassol to Haifa by ferry
Haifa lies 276 km (171 mi) south-east of Limassol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 276 km (171 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 22 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Limassol | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus | Israel |
| Population | 154,000 | 285,316 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Port | Port of Limassol | Port of Haifa |
What changes when you arrive in Haifa
Crossing from Cyprus into Israel: money changes from the Euro to the Shekel (ILS); traffic switches to the right; 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 Limassol to Haifa
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Staying in Haifa
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Common questions
How far is Haifa from Limassol?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Limassol; by road roughly 337 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Limassol to Haifa by ferry?
About 8 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limassol 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.