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Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Al Najaf. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to NJF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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Desert destinations like Al Najaf are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Al Najaf is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Al Najaf NJF, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from IST to NJF are operated once a week. All flights depart at 01:25.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Al Najaf takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Al Najaf is 1,076 miles (or 1,732 km).
There is 1 airport in Al Najaf: Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
There is 1 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Al Najaf (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Al Najaf.
The distance from Istanbul to Al Najaf is 1,076 miles (1,732 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Al Najaf.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Al Najaf.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Al Najaf:
The earliest flight departs at 01:25 from Istanbul and arrives at 04:30 at Al Najaf.
The latest flight departs at 01:25 from Istanbul and arrives at 04:30 at Al Najaf.
1,076 miles (1,732 km) · 3h 5m
01:25
04:30
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 796
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
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04:30
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 796
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-900 (winglets)
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