Is there an airport in Haifa. HFA which airport Private vehicle

Haifa is the third most populous city in Israel, one of the country's seaports, located at the foot of Mount Carmel. Amazing views, beautiful beaches, a huge number of attractions, the country's only underground funicular attracts tourists eager to see something interesting or unusual. Therefore, many of the city's guests are interested in how to get here, whether there is an airport in Haifa.

Michaeli Airport is the international airport of Haifa (Israel), which is located 6 km east of the center of the city of the same name. Serves the military and civil aircraft, is operated mainly for the transportation of passengers on domestic lines and on international lines adjacent to the country. The airfield has one runway 1,318 km long, but in the future there are plans to expand it to the Gulf of Haifa.

Airport history

Once upon a time, in 1934, it was the first international airport in Palestine built by Britain, operated by its Air Force and used by the oil tycoon APS. In 1936, flights were launched to Cyprus (Nicosia) and Lebanon (Beirut city). In 1938, flights to Italy were launched. More than 30% of international flights to Palestine land at this airport. During World War II it was in use by the British Air Force when it was called RAF Haifa and all passenger flights were canceled.

In 1948, after Israel gained independence, the airport was temporarily closed, but then reopened and used as a civilian. Then Cyprus Airways operated flights from it, and after a decade Arkia Israel Airlines began to work here. In 1994, the airport was given international status, and a year later it was bought by Bouygues and British Aerospace. The growth of flights began with the arrival of such airlines as Aeroel, Royal Wings, Scorpio. In 1998 it was put into operation new terminal to meet the growing demand for services.

In 2001, investments were made to expand the capabilities of the enterprise, and in 2007 a sharp increase in the flow of passengers and the number of operations performed by the terminal was noticed.

In 2014-2016, a new entrance to the terminal was built, the apron for light aircraft was modernized. In 2017, duty-free shops appeared in the terminal of the air hub. The airport's attractiveness has increased, and this year it has already performed more than a hundred flights a month.

Runway strip

Flight rules and services at the airport for passengers

Passengers traveling on domestic flights must arrive at the airport at least one and a half hours before departure. Tourists on international flights are advised to be at the airport at least three hours before departure. Passengers must also check the flight status 24 hours before the departure date and on the actual day of the flight.

Check-in for domestic flights closes 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, and for international flights closes 30 minutes before departure.

Passengers on domestic flights must show official Israeli ID (ID, pictured driving license or passport) at check-in and security checks. Passengers on international flights and passengers who are not Israeli citizens are required to present valid passports and all necessary documentation for the country of destination (valid visa, etc.). At the airport for passengers:

• check-in counters;
• the shops;
• restaurants;
• ATMs;
• parking;
• free Wi-Fi.

At the airport, unaccompanied minors are allowed to fly, who will go through all the procedures with the representative of the airline with whom he is flying and is under the responsibility of the airline.

Information desks

Safety regulations

It is strictly forbidden to enter the terminal with any weapon. Passengers carrying weapons will drop them at the entrance to the airport in the designated disarmament area. Carriage of weapons on flights is only permitted upon presentation of an identity card and a valid weapons permit. Visitors with weapons who do not fly and who wish to enter the passenger lounge must drop them outside the terminal in the designated area and hide them in a special safe at the entrance to the terminal. Bringing in weapons is prohibited without a valid permit and identity documents.

Passengers must go through a security check at the entrance to the terminal and in the security check area.

Cutting tools such as pocket knives, scissors can only be sent in checked baggage. Such instruments are prohibited for carriage on board an aircraft in hand luggage and will be confiscated during security checks. To prevent the loss of your belongings or luggage, please mark your luggage by attaching a special tag. It is strictly forbidden to carry personal weapons, tear gas cans in carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Facilities for passengers with disabilities

Terminal entrances and departure and arrival halls have been designed with wide walkways and wheelchair access. The cozy rooms are fully wheelchair accessible. Passengers using wheelchairs will be assisted by an airline representative and transported to the head of the boarding queue, where they will board the plane using a special device. Personal wheelchairs will be packed with luggage.

Counters passport control and the financial services counter in the departure and arrival halls are equipped with the LOOP HEAR audio system, which includes acoustic amplification for the hearing impaired. The entrance halls of the terminal, as well as the departure and arrival halls, are equipped with the STEP HEAR sound system (voice signs) for the visually impaired.

Parking

According to police regulations, any parking or waiting in front of the terminal is prohibited. In front of the building there is a fenced car park with 100 parking spaces. Parking is free. Vehicles can be parked temporarily for several days. Luggage trolleys are available in the car parks free of charge.

How to get to the airport

You can get to the airport by your own car. It can also be done by taxi or public transport.

Private vehicle

From North or South on Highway 22 (Bay Highway): Exit at Yadin junction and follow signs to Haifa Airport. From the Carmel Tunnels: Continue straight out of the tunnels and follow signs to Haifa Airport

Arriving from the south, from central Haifa, via Shemen Beach, follow the signs for Krayot and turn towards the IAF College of Technology. Alternatively, you can arrive via Gesher Paz to the IAF College of Technology and then turn left into the airport.

Arrival from Yagur Junction: From Lev Khamifratz Junction, continue to Vulcan Junction to Maagan Khadayag Junction, past the IAF College of Technology, and then turn left into the airport.

Taxi service

Taxi Monitex operates at the airport. Taxis arrive at the airport as scheduled. To order from the cockpit or information phone: 04-8664343.

Russian speaking taxi in Haifa

What to do if your flight is canceled

If the flight is canceled more than 24 hours before departure, then passengers are transferred to similar flights of the airline. The costs are borne by the carrier, the service is free for the passenger. If none of the options offered by the airline suits you, most airlines can issue “ forced return". After confirmation by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. It can sometimes take several weeks.

How to check in at the airport

Online check-in is available on the websites of most airlines. Most often it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can pass it no later than 1 hour before the departure of the plane.

To check in at the airport you will need:

• the identity card specified in the order,
• birth certificate when flying with children,
• printed itinerary receipt (optional).

• What you can take with you on the plane

  Carry-on baggage is items that you take with you on board the aircraft. The allowance for the weight of hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). Ladies' bag is not carry-on baggage and can be carried freely.

  The bag that you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, or cosmetics. Alcohol from shops duty free can only be carried in sealed bags.

  How to pay for baggage at the airport

  If the weight of baggage exceeds the norms established by the airline (most often - 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess weight. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid separately as an additional service.

  In this case, baggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate Drop-off check-in counter. If you are unable to print boarding pass, you can get it at the regular check-in counter of the airline, and check in and drop off your baggage there.

  Where to find out the time of arrival if you are a greeter

  You can find out the time of arrival of the aircraft on the airport's online scoreboard. The Tutu.ru website has an online scoreboard of the main Russian and foreign airports.

  You can find out the number of the exit (gate) on the arrival board at the airport. This number is located next to the inbound flight information.

Airport serving Haifa(aka U. Michaeli airport, ICAO: LLHA, IATA: HFA) is one of the airports in Israel. It is located in the northeast of the city of Haifa, next to the Haifa port shipyards. The airport is used mainly for civilian purposes and only slightly for military purposes. Majority passenger transportation reduced to local: in Tel Aviv (Sde Dov, Ben-Gurion Airport), in Eilat. International flights mainly short-haul: to Cyprus, Turkey and Jordan. The airport is named after Uri Michaeli, one of the pioneers of Israeli aviation. The airport has only one short runway with a length of 1318 meters with an asphalt surface.

History

The airfield was built by the British Mandate government in 1934 and was the first international airport in Israel (then the state did not exist yet). It was used by the British Air Force and a joint oil company with the British and Iraqis.

In 1936, direct regular flights were opened to the cities of Nicosia (Cyprus) and Beirut (Lebanon). In 1938, regular flights began to Europe (and in particular to Italy). In the same year, a third of the flights to Israel landed at this airfield.

In 1940, due to the Second World War, all civil flights to Haifa were terminated and the airfield was renamed RAF Haifa (Royal Air Force of Haifa) and was used by the British Air Force.

In 1948, after the independence of the State of Israel, the airport was closed and later reopened by the new state and flights were resumed.

Statistics

1999-2004

2005-2011

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Airlines and destinations

• IsraAir - Tel Aviv (Sde Dov), Eilat
• Arkia - Tel Aviv (Sde Dov), Eilat, Ovda
• Tus Airways - Larnaca

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There is one airport in Haifa - Haifa Airport.

How much to fly to Israel from Moscow

Fly from Moscow: about 3.5 hours to Benn Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv), there are no direct flights to Haifa

Time difference with Moscow: -1 hour

Haifa Airport (HFA)

Haifa Airport is an airport located northeast of Haifa, close to the shipyards in the Haifa port of Kishon. Serves mainly flights to Tel Aviv and Eilat. There are also charter and small private flights to Larnaca, Paphos, Rhodes and Crete in Greece and Amman in Jordan and some cities in Turkey. The main airlines based at the airport are Israir and Arkia Israel Airlines.

Customs and border service at Haifa airport they work only on arrival or departure of international flights.

Airport name in Hebrew: נמלהתעופהחיפה

Address: Haifa Airport, Haifa Bay, Israel
Phone: + (972 4) 872 86 57
www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/Haifa
Airport opening hours from 06:30 to 20:00

Services at Haifa Airport

Haifa Airport is a small airport, so there are several souvenir shops and a Tuscany diner.

How to get to Haifa airport

You can get to Haifa Airport by bus number 58, which departs from the Central Bus Station, the bus stops at the nearest stop, then you should walk to the airport for about 5-7 minutes.

You can also use the taxi services provided by the "Monitax" company, or order any other taxi by phone.

There is no car rental service at Haifa Airport.

The geographic coordinates of Haifa airport.

Online arrival and departure board of Haifa airport (HFA).