How to order
You can arrange a trip from Haifa to the Taba checkpoint in just a few minutes. Specify the route - from Haifa to "Taba (border terminal)", select a suitable date and a convenient departure time. The system will show available options, after which you only need to choose a car and provide your contact information. If you need additional options - for example, a child seat or an English-speaking driver - you can also add them right away. After confirmation, you will receive a notification and a link to pay. Everything is simple and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Travel time and route
The distance from Haifa to the Taba checkpoint is about 370 kilometers. The trip takes on average 5.5-6 hours, depending on the time of day and traffic congestion. The route runs along the main highways of Israel:
- Highway 6 — to the south of the country
- Highway 40 — through Beersheba and the Negev
- Highway 90 — along the Dead Sea and through Eilat to the border with Egypt
On the way to Taba, you will pass:
- Beersheba — the largest city in the Negev
- The Negev Desert — the picturesque expanses of southern Israel
- Mitzpe Ramon — an observation deck overlooking the Ramon crater
- Eilat — a resort town on the Red Sea, the last major point before the border
Information about the Taba checkpoint
The Taba border crossing is located in the southern part of Eilat, just a few hundred meters from the embankment and hotels. It connects Israeli road 90 with the Egyptian highway towards Nuweiba, Dahab and Sharm el-Sheikh.
Open daily from 06:30 to 20:00, except for religious holidays. On the Israeli side there is an air-conditioned terminal with toilets, currency exchange, vending machines with water and snacks. On the Egyptian side there is an exchange office, SIM cards, basic tourist services. There is no Duty Free.
Who is eligible for the Taba crossing
- Tourists heading to the resorts of Sinai and Sharm el-Sheikh
- Fans of diving, surfing, kiteboarding
- Families with children vacationing in Taba or Dahab
- Pilgrims traveling to Mount Sinai and the Monastery of St. Catherine
- Entrepreneurs making regular trips across the border
- What documents are needed
- A passport valid for at least 6 months
- Egyptian visa: a single entry is issued at the border, but for trips further south
- A visa obtained in advance is required for Sharm
- Payment of the exit tax on the Israeli side (at the box office or online)
- Medical insurance - especially when planning an active holiday
Printed documents, including receipts and reservations - are recommended
Additional services
- Car delivery to any point in Haifa
- Waiting and return transfer from the checkpoint
- Child seats and the ability to transport sports equipment equipment
- Minivans and minibuses for groups
- Drivers speaking English and Hebrew
- Ordering a transfer from/to Eilat if transfers are necessary
Cost and payment
The cost is calculated in advance and fixed upon booking. It includes:
- Transfer from the door to the checkpoint
- Delivery of the car exactly at the specified time
- Driver and luggage without additional charges
Payment is possible by credit card, via Bit, PayPal, Apple Pay / Google Pay, or in cash - by agreement. All online payments are made through a secure connection.
Advantages of traveling with Emun Taxi
With us, you do not worry about how to get to Eilat, where to park, what to do with luggage and whether you will be in time for the crossing - everything has already been decided for you. We work throughout Israel, and our driver will arrive exactly at the specified time, regardless of the pick-up location.
A well-maintained, clean and comfortable car awaits you on the way - with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a driver who knows the route well. If you need a conversation in Russian, English or Hebrew - say so when ordering, and we will select a suitable specialist. Emun Taxi is not just a trip, but confidence that everything will go without stress.
