The 13 Best Day Trips from Haifa

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Haifa

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

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

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  2. 2

    Damascus, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Haifa

    Known for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.

  3. 3

    Amman, Jordan

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

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

  4. 4

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

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

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  5. 5

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Haifa

    Known for שער האשפות.

  6. 6

    Zarqa, Jordan

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

    Irbid, Jordan

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

    Tel Aviv, Israel

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

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

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

    West Jerusalem, Israel

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

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

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

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

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

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Haifa

A sample day: Haifa to Beirut

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Haifa?
For a weekend away from Haifa, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Damascus (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Zarqa (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Amman (130 km, 2 hr), Ra’s Bayrūt (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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