Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Haifa, Israel
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Israel's northern gateway serving the Haifa Bay region.
- ›Originally established during the British Mandate period in the 1930s.
- ›Named after Uri Michaeli, a prominent Israeli aviation figure.
- ›Located near Haifa Bay on Israel's northern Mediterranean coast.
- ›Primarily serves domestic routes, with Ben Gurion handling most international traffic.
- ›The airport has periodically been subject to redevelopment and closure discussions.
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, formerly known simply as Haifa Airport, serves Israel's third-largest city and principal northern port. Situated close to the Bay of Haifa and the slopes of Mount Carmel, the airport has a long history dating back to the British Mandate era. It primarily handles domestic routes and limited regional traffic, complementing the country's major hub at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, and departures with basic amenities.
- Taxi and private hire cars available outside the terminal
- Sherut (shared minibus) services to central Haifa
- Local Egged bus routes connecting to Haifa city center
- Car rental desks available at or near the terminal
- Haifa central train station accessible by short taxi ride for intercity rail connections
- Leonardo Hotel Haifa
- Dan Carmel Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Haifa
- Bay Club Hotel Haifa
- Port Inn Haifa
The airport's small terminal offers limited food and beverage options, with a basic café and snack kiosks suitable for short waits. The nearby Haifa Bay area and downtown Hadar neighborhood offer a wide variety of Israeli, Arab, and Mediterranean cuisine within a short taxi ride. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if they have specific dietary preferences.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights as security checks are thorough even at this small airport.
- Haifa's Carmelit underground funicular connects lower city to the Carmel neighborhoods and is worth using for city exploration.
- Confirm flight schedules in advance as Haifa handles limited routes and services can be subject to change.
- The airport is close to the sea, so coastal fog can occasionally affect operations, especially in winter months.
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Haifa Airport, also known as Uri Michaeli Airport, is an international airport in Haifa, Israel. It is Israel's oldest international airport and the third-busiest. Located to the east of the city, close to Port of Haifa and Israel Shipyards, Haifa Airport serves scheduled and charter flights as well as general aviation, with some military usage. The airport is named after Uri Michaeli, one of the pioneers of Jewish aviation and one of the founders of aviation in Israel. The airport has one short runway, 1,318 metres (4,324 ft) in length, and there are plans to extend it by 316 metres (1,037 ft).
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