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RPN Ben Ya'akov Airport

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Ben Ya'akov Airport (RPN) serves Nazareth, about 40 km northeast of Nazareth. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARPN
ICAOLLIB
ServesNazareth
From centre40 km
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Elevation281 m

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The airport in numbers

Ben Ya'akov Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ben Ya'akov Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
281 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Israel Airports Authority

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ben Ya'akov Airport to Nazareth

The airport is about 40 km northeast of Nazareth, about 57 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis from the official rank, with a fixed airport surcharge. Apps (Gett, Yango) work and can be pre-booked. Estimated fare to the centre: ₪236–₪375.

Tipping: Tipping taxi drivers isn't customary; rounding up is fine.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~40 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~57 min₪236–₪375
Private transfer~57 minfixed upfront
Car rental~57 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From RPN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Haifa57 km79 min₪328–₪520
Tel Aviv125 km131 min₪703–₪1117
Jerusalem139 km146 min₪781–₪1240
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ben Ya'akov Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₪236–₪375 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rosh Pina ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ben Ya'akov Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ben Ya'akov Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Rosh Pina shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ben Ya'akov Airport to the centre of Nazareth?
Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres. The airport is about 40 km northeast of Nazareth, about 57 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ben Ya'akov Airport to Nazareth?
Roughly ₪236–₪375 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ben Ya'akov Airport?
Metered taxis from the official rank, with a fixed airport surcharge. Apps (Gett, Yango) work and can be pre-booked.
What's the cheapest way from Ben Ya'akov Airport to Nazareth?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres.
Can I get from Ben Ya'akov Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ben Ya'akov Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ben Ya'akov Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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