Jaffa guide — Old Jaffa, the port and the flea market
Jaffa is the oldest part of Tel Aviv-Yafo and the one place in the city where a car cannot always reach the door: some alleys are closed to vehicles and the driver stops at the nearest street that allows it. This guide covers what to see in Old Jaffa, the port and the flea market, and where to set the pickup point so nobody is hunting for the car.
- Old Jaffa port and alleys
- Flea market and Kedumim Square
- Airport transfers, 24/7
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What there is to see in Old Jaffa
The port and the alleys
The old port at the foot of Jaffa is the historic harbour, with the promenade above it and restaurants facing the water. Above the port, the alleys of Old Jaffa climb past stone houses towards Kedumim Square.
Kedumim Square and St. Peter's Church
Kedumim Square is the open square in the middle of Old Jaffa, next to the Franciscan church whose bell tower is the landmark of the hill. The square is the natural meeting point — and one of the few places where a vehicle can stop close by.
The flea market
The flea market sits on the edge of Old Jaffa, along the streets that lead towards the Clock Tower. It is busiest late morning and on Fridays; the surrounding streets have cafés and small shops rather than a single entrance.
The Clock Tower and Ajami
The Clock Tower stands at the northern approach to Jaffa, and further south Ajami beach runs along the coast with the Jaffa slope park above it. The beach has its own access road, which matters if you are travelling with bags or children.
Getting to Jaffa, and when a taxi is the better choice
Jaffa is walkable from central Tel Aviv along the beach promenade, and the light rail and bus routes connect it to the rest of the city. What none of them solve is a specific address inside the old town: a bus stops on a main road, and the last stretch is on foot, often uphill and over stone paving.
A taxi makes sense in three situations: arriving with luggage, arriving at night, and going straight from the airport. It also makes sense when the destination is a restaurant or a hotel inside Jaffa, where the driver knows which street can be entered and which cannot — the old town has several points that look close on a map and are a ten-minute walk apart on foot.
Because of that, the useful detail to send is not just "Jaffa": name the restaurant, the hotel, or the square. For Old Jaffa and the flea market, the Clock Tower and Kedumim Square are the two reliable stop points.
Jaffa and Ben Gurion Airport
The drive between Jaffa and Ben Gurion Airport is short — roughly 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour — which makes Jaffa one of the easiest places in the Tel Aviv area for an early flight or a late landing. For arrivals, send the flight number so the pickup is adjusted if the landing is delayed; for departures, agree the pickup time from the Jaffa address rather than from the beach.
If you are going on from Jaffa rather than into it, the same ride can continue to Jerusalem or the Dead Sea. Private transfers in Tel Aviv and Jaffa · Ben Gurion arrivals pickup · Price list
Jaffa questions
Where does a taxi stop in Old Jaffa?
At the Clock Tower or in Kedumim Square. The alleys inside Old Jaffa are closed to vehicles, so the pickup point is agreed on the nearest street that allows a stop.
How long does it take from Ben Gurion Airport to Jaffa?
About 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour. The exact time depends on traffic and on the drop-off point inside Jaffa.
Can I book a taxi from Jaffa to Jerusalem or the Dead Sea?
Yes. Send the Jaffa address and the destination, and the fare for the whole journey is confirmed before you travel.
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