Taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa
Updated: July 2026
A Taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa costs approximately ₪442–709 and takes about 65 minutes, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff; the actual fare is set by the meter.
A taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa costs about ₪442–565 by day and covers the 95 km up the coast in roughly 65–80 minutes, door to door. It is the longest of the popular airport transfers — exactly the ride where a transparent fare estimate agreed at booking, a driver waiting with your name sign and a trunk that swallows all your luggage matter most.
Bazman Taxi has run this coastal route for more than 20 years, carrying cruise passengers to the port, families to the Carmel, and academics to the university and the Technion. With hundreds of drivers and service at any hour, every day of the week, a 1:00 a.m. landing gets the same calm reception as a Tuesday noon.
At a glance
- Distance:
- ~95 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~65 min
- Estimated fare:
- ₪442–709
Updated: July 2026
Fare estimate for this ride
- Distance:
- ~95 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~65 min
| Tariff window | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Daytime (Tariff A) | ₪492 |
| Evening/night (Tariff B) | ₪554 |
| Weekend/holiday night (Tariff C) | ₪616 |
Estimates only, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff effective April 1, 2026, including the booking fee and the Ben Gurion airport fee. The final fare is set by the meter and actual trip conditions.
The fares shown are an estimate only, based on distance, travel time and the official Ministry of Transport tariff. The final fare is set by the meter and may vary with the time of day, day of week, traffic, the actual route, luggage and authorized supplements.
How is the estimate built?
| Starting charge | ₪12.46 |
| Ride: 95 km + 65 min (parallel charging, day tariff) | ~₪312.00 |
| Distance factor (beyond 10 km) | ~₪156.40 |
| Ben Gurion supplement | ₪5.00 |
| Pre-booking supplement | ₪5.78 |
| Daytime estimate (Tariff A) | ₪492 |
This is exactly how the meter calculates per the Ministry of Transport tariff. Evenings, nights and weekends use Tariffs B/C — the table above shows every window.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Haifa?
According to the official Ministry of Transport tariff in force from April 1, 2026, the trip runs about ₪442–565 in daytime (Tariff A), about ₪499–637 at night (Tariff B) and about ₪555–709 on weekend and holiday nights (Tariff C), including the airport surcharge and booking fee. Bazman Taxi confirms a fixed figure inside that framework when you reserve.
Remember the price covers the whole vehicle. Three colleagues or a family of four split it into a very reasonable per-person cost for a 95 km private transfer. You can test other destinations and times on the taxi fare calculator before you decide.
| Tariff | When it applies | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff A | Daytime | about ₪442–565 |
| Tariff B | Night hours | about ₪499–637 |
| Tariff C | Shabbat and holiday nights | about ₪555–709 |
Taxi or train to Haifa — what is easier with suitcases?
The train from the airport to Haifa is inexpensive, and if you travel light it is a fair option. With two large suitcases, a stroller or a dive bag, the picture changes: you haul everything through the station, manage platforms and stairs, and at the other end you still need a local taxi from the Haifa station to your hotel on the Carmel or down by the port.
A private taxi is one vehicle from the arrivals hall to your exact address in about 65–80 minutes, at any hour — including late at night and on Shabbat, when rail service is limited or not running at all. For two or more passengers sharing the fixed fare, the total cost gap narrows while the comfort gap stays wide.
Do you take cruise passengers to Haifa Port?
Constantly. We drop you at the passenger terminal area of Haifa Port with time to spare before boarding, and because we track your flight, a late landing does not turn into a missed ship — the driver simply adjusts. On the return leg, we pick up disembarking passengers at the port and drive them straight to Terminal 3.
Not sailing? Haifa rewards a stay: hotels in the German Colony sit at the foot of the Bahai Gardens, and the Carmel Center hotels overlook the bay from the top of the same slope. Wherever you stay, the drop-off is at the entrance, not at a distant rank.
What happens after I land — step by step?
You book by phone or WhatsApp at 050-3455832, ideally with your flight number, and receive confirmation of the driver and the transparent estimate. On landing day we follow the flight; the driver enters the Terminal 3 arrivals hall before you clear baggage claim and waits with a sign bearing your name.
He helps load the luggage, confirms the destination address, and takes Highway 2 up the coast — sea on your left for much of the way. Payment at the end is by cash, international credit card, Bit or PayBox, and an invoice is available for business travelers.
- Drop-off anywhere in Haifa — Carmel Center, the German Colony, Bat Galim or the port passenger terminal
- The driver waits in Terminal 3 arrivals with a name sign; flight tracking makes the waiting free
- Vans for up to 8 passengers are the practical pick for cruise groups with large suitcases
Why riders trust us
Full price transparency
Your fare is known upfront, before you even leave, per the official regulated Ministry of Transport tariff — you know exactly what to expect and how it's calculated.
Meet & greet at Ben Gurion
Your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
Smart flight tracking
We track your flight and adjust pickup to your actual landing time — free of charge.
Flexible cancellation
Change or cancel your booking easily by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa cost?
About ₪442–565 by day, ₪499–637 at night and ₪555–709 on weekend nights under the official Ministry of Transport tariff effective April 1, 2026, including airport and booking fees. The price is per vehicle, and Bazman Taxi fixes the exact amount with you at booking.
How long does the drive to Haifa take?
Usually 65–80 minutes for the 95 km along Highway 2. Nights and weekend mornings are the quickest; weekday afternoons can add 15–20 minutes around the Krayot approach. Because the fare is fixed in advance, slower traffic never changes what you pay.
Can you drop me directly at the cruise terminal?
Yes — cruise passengers are dropped at the Haifa Port passenger terminal area, and we time the transfer with a comfortable buffer before boarding closes. We track your incoming flight, and for disembarkation days we schedule the return pickup from the port to the airport in the same booking if you like.
I land after midnight — is the transfer still available?
Absolutely. We work any hour, every day of the week, right up until Shabbat begins and again the moment it ends. The night fare follows Tariff B, about ₪499–637, agreed with you in advance. The driver monitors the actual landing time and waits in arrivals with your name sign no matter how late the flight gets in.
We are 6 people with cruise luggage — do you have a van?
Yes, we run spacious vans and minibuses for up to 8 passengers with full luggage — the standard choice for cruise groups. The van price is agreed in advance as one fixed figure for the whole vehicle, which per person usually beats juggling two separate sedans or a train with transfers.
Book your taxi now
Our dispatch line is open every hour of the day and night, all week long — call or WhatsApp for instant confirmation and a fare known upfront, per the official tariff.