Haifa to Ben Gurion Airport
Private transfer Haifa to Ben Gurion Airport: $340 sedan, $455 minivan (7 seats), $875 minibus, $730 Mercedes — per car, one way. 115 km, about 1 h 24 min. Included: licensed Russian-speaking driver (English or Hebrew on request), fuel, tolls and parking; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
From Haifa to Ben Gurion is 1 h 20 min to 2 hours depending on traffic on Highway 2 and Route 6. For an international flight plan a pickup about 5 hours before departure.
- Distance115 km
- Drive time1 h 24 min
- Pricefrom $340
Haifa to Ben Gurion Airport: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Corolla / Skoda Octavia or similar | $340 ≈ ₪1,054 | ≈ 170 | ≈ 113 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $455 ≈ ₪1,411 | ≈ 228 | ≈ 152 | ≈ 114 | ≈ 76 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $875 ≈ ₪2,713 | ≈ 438 | ≈ 292 | ≈ 219 | ≈ 146 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $730 ≈ ₪2,263 | ≈ 365 | ≈ 243 | ≈ 183 | ≈ 122 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
Haifa to Ben Gurion Airport: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Ben Gurion → Haifa | approx. ≈ ₪30–45 per person | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage — not on Shabbat |
| Official airport taxi (meter) | approx. ≈ ₪500–600 per car | not verified | Yes | No booking |
| Private car (RideIL) | $340 per car (sedan), ≈ $113 per person for 3 | 1 h 24 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: israel-taxi.com, Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa (updated Aug 2026) (2026-10-21); israel-taxi.com, Ben Gurion Airport to Haifa (updated Aug 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
Highway 6 (the toll road, included in our price) or the coastal Highway 2 north; into Haifa along the bay or up through the Carmel tunnels (tolls included). Our drivers pick the faster road for the time of day.
Worth stopping
- Caesarea is a 10-minute detour from Highway 2 — the Roman harbour is worth a short stop on a daytime transfer (entrance ticket not included).
Good to know
- Cruise passengers from Haifa port: give us the ship name and disembarkation time in the comment.
- For Akko, Nahariya or the Galilee, ask for a quote — we price them from this route plus the extra distance.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, Highway 6 / Carmel tunnel tolls, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English or Hebrew on request — confirmed when you book
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Ben Gurion and Ramon, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideIL: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Haifa to Ben Gurion Airport: questions
How much is a private transfer from Haifa to Ben Gurion?
$340 for a sedan, $455 for a 7-seat minivan, $875 for a 16–19-seat minibus, $730 for a Mercedes — fixed per car, tolls included. The official taxi tariff's night, Shabbat and holiday hours add 20% or 40% to the pickup.
How early should we leave for the airport?
Ben Gurion recommends arriving about 3 hours before an international flight. Add the drive time shown on this page and a margin for traffic; we suggest the pickup time when we confirm.
Can you pick us up on Shabbat or on Saturday night?
Yes. Drivers work on Shabbat and holidays; only Yom Kippur is closed (the airport is closed too).