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The 13 Best Day Trips from Haifa

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Haifa, Israel, led by Beirut, Damascus, Amman. The closest is Netanya, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Haifa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beirut129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Damascus143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Amman130 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Ra’s Bayrūt129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Jerusalem118 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Zarqa131 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Irbid85 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tel Aviv84 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
East Jerusalem117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
West Jerusalem117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Rishon LeTsiyyon96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Petaẖ Tiqva81 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Netanya55 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Haifa

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Haifa4 hr round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  2. 2

    Damascus, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Haifa4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.

  3. 3

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Haifa4 hr round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.

  4. 4

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Haifa4 hr round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  5. 5

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Haifa3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for שער האשפות.

  6. 6

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Haifa4 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of Haifa2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of Haifa2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Haifa3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Haifa3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Haifa3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south of Haifa2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Haifa2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Haifa to Beirut

A realistic pace for Beirut, 129 km from Haifa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Haifa
  2. 09:30Arrive in Beirut (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Souks de Beyrouth
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Beirut
  6. 15:30Head back to Haifa
  7. 17:30Home in Haifa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Haifa?
The best day trips from Haifa are Beirut, Damascus, Amman, Ra’s Bayrūt, Jerusalem. The closest is Netanya, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Haifa?
Netanya is the closest, 55 km south of Haifa, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Haifa for a day out?
Beirut is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north of Haifa and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Haifa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Damascus at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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