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Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport

Haifa, Israel
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Israel's northern gateway serving the Haifa Bay region.

Opened
1934
Location
Haifa, Israel
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, designated by IATA code HFA and ICAO code LLHA, is a civil airport located in Haifa, Israel's third-largest city and primary northern port. Situated on the southeastern shore of Haifa Bay, the airport serves both domestic and limited international routes, functioning as a secondary aviation hub in northern Israel. The airport was named in honor of Uri Michaeli, an Israeli aviation figure, and has historically served as an important link between Haifa and domestic destinations such as Tel Aviv and Eilat. Its operational scale is considerably smaller than Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main international gateway, and it handles a modest volume of passengers annually. In recent years, the airport has faced reduced activity due to competition from road and rail transport and the dominance of Ben Gurion Airport for international travel. Discussions regarding the airport's future role and potential redevelopment have taken place periodically within Israeli aviation planning circles.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the Haifa metropolitan road network, with taxi and bus connections available to the city center.
Airlines here
Domestic Israeli carriers including Arkia Israeli Airlines and Israir have historically operated routes through Haifa Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›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.
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Airlines serving this airport

Arkia Israel Airlines
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Routes

HFA → SDVIZ · AT7
HFA → ETHIZ · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 722 routes
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City & Place Guide

Where Bahai gardens meet Mediterranean coast and multicultural charm

Haifa is Israel's third-largest city, dramatically spread across the slopes of Mount Carmel overlooking Haifa Bay. It is best known for the stunning UNESCO-listed Bahai World Centre and its terraced gardens cascading down to the sea, drawing visitors from around the globe.

Unlike Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Haifa has a reputation as a model of Arab-Jewish coexistence, with vibrant neighborhoods like Wadi Nisnas and the German Colony offering a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city is also a major port and home to the Technion, Israel's leading technical university.

Haifa rewards slow exploration, with a walkable waterfront promenade, excellent museums, and a thriving café culture tucked into its layered hillside neighborhoods.

  • •Bahai World Centre & Terraced Gardens — breathtaking 19 terraces of meticulously sculpted gardens open to guided tours
  • •German Colony — tree-lined boulevard of restored 19th-century Templar architecture with cafés and restaurants
  • •Wadi Nisnas — lively Arab neighborhood rich in street art, markets, and authentic local eateries
  • •Carmelite Monastery & Stella Maris — hilltop church with sweeping panoramic views over the bay
  • •Haifa Museum of Art — rotating exhibitions spanning Israeli and international contemporary works
  • •Clandestine Immigration & Naval Museum — compelling exhibits on pre-state Jewish immigration history

Getting around: Haifa's Carmelit, Israel's only subway funicular, links the lower city to the Carmel ridge in minutes. The HaMifrats light rail and regional trains connect Haifa to Tel Aviv and other coastal cities, while an extensive Egged bus network covers local routes. Taxis and the Gett rideshare app are widely available for convenient point-to-point travel.

Best time: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer mild temperatures, clear skies, and comfortable conditions ideal for walking the gardens and waterfront.

Local food: Try hummus and fresh pita in Wadi Nisnas, sample Druze flatbread with labneh on Mount Carmel, and enjoy fresh seafood along the port promenade.

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Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Encyclopaedia

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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