Tiberias travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tiberias

With a population of 39,790, Tiberias is a must-see destination in Haûafon (Northern), Israel. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tiberias deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tiberias

Tiberias in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tiberias in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tiberias in August, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tiberias, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Tiberias

Plane

Although Tiberias doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 106 km from Tiberias. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Tiberias include Emirates, flydubai and Arkia. The shortest flight to Tiberias from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 25m.

Plane

Although Tiberias doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 106 km from Tiberias. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Tiberias include Emirates, flydubai and Arkia. The shortest flight to Tiberias from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 25m.

Airports near Tiberias

Airlines serving Tiberias

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tiberias

From 5-star hotels such as the Galei Kinneret Hotel to great affordable options like the Berger Hotel, Tiberias offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 545 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,227 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiberias Hostel and Villa Alliance.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tiberias

Most booked hotels in Tiberias

Galei Kinneret Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,341+
Tiberias Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 81+
Club Hotel Tiberias - Suites Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 494+
Leonardo Hotel Tiberias
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 679+
Atara Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 334+
King Solomon Hotel Tiberias
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
AED 466+

Hiring a car in Tiberias

Expect to pay AED 7.75 per litre in Tiberias (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 92.99 and AED 123.99. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tiberias, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.75 per litre in Tiberias (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 92.99 and AED 123.99. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tiberias, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.