Haifa to Tel Aviv by ferry
Tel Aviv lies 84 km (52 mi) south of Haifa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 84 km (52 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 33 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Haifa | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Israel |
| Population | 285,316 | 432,892 |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Port | Port of Haifa | Tel Aviv Port |
Where to book ferries from Haifa 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 Haifa?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, south of Haifa; by road roughly 102 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Haifa to Tel Aviv by ferry?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Haifa and Tel Aviv?
No, both are on Asia/Jerusalem at the moment.
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.