How to get out Safed
Safed is an ideal location for basing many day trips in the northern area of Israel. Buses, cabs, and seasonal organized group travel are available to many locations within an hour or so drive such as Rosh Haniqra, Nahariyya, Akko, the Golan Heights, Tel Dan, Monfort Lake, Tiberias, Gamla, Qiryat Shemona, Mount Hermon, and Metulla. Especially for the "mehadrin" or "glatt" traveler, basing northern trips in Safed is adventageous with the availability of mehadrin lodging and food.
For the religious traveler, there are separate beaches available in Nahariyya, Tiberias, and Haifa (Hof Hashaket/Quiet Beach).
From Akko, trains are available to many destinations, including a direct line to terminal 3 of Ben Gurion International Airport. Buses and cabs are available regularly from Safed to Akko, now making it possible to get to the airport in the middle of the night at public transportation prices.
Ayit Airways has 3 daily flights to/from Rosh Pina and Sde Dov Airport for 260 NIS per person or 185 NIS for residents of the north. Sundays - Thursdays, no weekend service. - from there a 50-60 nis cab ride gets you to Safed.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Safed
