Tel Aviv to Beirut by ferry
Beirut lies 212 km (132 mi) north of Tel Aviv, 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.
| Tel Aviv | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Lebanon |
| Population | 432,892 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Port | Tel Aviv Port | Port of Beirut |
What changes when you arrive in Beirut
Crossing from Israel into Lebanon: money changes from the Shekel to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book ferries from Tel Aviv to Beirut
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Staying in Beirut
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut. Of the 274 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (137), and 33 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,119 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beirut from Tel Aviv?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north of Tel Aviv; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tel Aviv to Beirut 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 Tel Aviv and Beirut?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Beirut?
The Pound (LBP).
Where can I stay in Beirut?
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut, 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.