Haifa Airport

Overview

Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport is a medium airport serving Haifa, Israel, and provides a practical gateway for travelers heading to the city and the wider north of the country. Known by the codes HFA and LLHA, the airport is relatively compact, which can make arrivals and departures feel simpler than at larger international hubs. Its low elevation of 28 feet (9 meters) places it close to the coastal plain, and its location makes it especially relevant for visitors combining urban sightseeing in Haifa with onward travel around northern Israel.

Quick facts

• Official name: Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
• Airport codes: HFA (IATA) and LLHA (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport
• Runway: 15/33, 4,324 feet long, asphalt, and lighted
• Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem
• Official website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/Haifa/

What travelers should know

For visitors, the airport’s size is one of its main advantages: moving through check-in, security, and baggage areas is often more straightforward than at a major hub, which can be helpful if you prefer a calmer start or end to your trip. The single lighted runway, designated 15/33, supports airport operations in a simple and easy-to-understand layout. Before traveling, it is wise to check the official airport website for current operating details, and to keep the local time zone, Asia/Jerusalem, in mind when planning transfers, pickups, or onward connections in Haifa.