Non-stop flights to Al Najaf (NJF)
Al Najaf International Airport is the third largest airport in Iraq. It is an international airport. In total there are 19 airports around the world that have direct flights to Al Najaf, spread around 18 cities in 11 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Al Najaf.
Al Najaf is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Al Najaf Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Al Najaf Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 542 flights arriving at Al Najaf Airport, which are 126 flights per week or 18 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Al Najaf are routes from Tehran (IKA) in Iran and Mashhad (MHD), also in Iran. These two routes together are operated 194 times this month, and make up for 36% of all monthly arrivals at Al Najaf International Airport.
The longest flight to Al Najaf NJF is departing from Mumbai (BOM). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km).
List of all direct flights to Al Najaf
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Al Najaf, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Al Najaf.
Airlines flying to Al Najaf
Currently, there are 18 airlines that fly to Al Najaf. Most flights to Al Najaf are operated by Iraqi Airways, as they connect 13 airports to NJF. That’s around 3 times as much as Fly Baghdad, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Al Najaf. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most NJF flights:
Business class flights to Al Najaf
There are 9 airports that have flights to Al Najaf in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to NJF are listed below:
First class flights to Al Najaf
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 2 airports to choose from that have flights to NJF in First Class.
International flights to Al Najaf
Flights from Bahrain to Al Najaf
Bahrain Island is the only city in Bahrain with direct flights to Al Najaf. From Bahrain Island, direct flights are offered by Gulf Air.
Flights from India to Al Najaf
There are 2 airports in India that have non-stop flights to Al Najaf.
From Ahmedabad and Mumbai, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Iran to Al Najaf
If you are looking for a direct flight from Iran to Al Najaf, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Isfahan, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Al Najaf, which are Caspian Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
From Mashhad, airlines that operate direct flights are AIS Airlines, ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
From Tehran, airlines that operate direct flights are AIS Airlines, ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iran Air, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Kuwait to Al Najaf
There is 1 airport in Kuwait that has a direct connection to Al Najaf, which is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways.
Flights from Lebanon to Al Najaf
In Lebanon, the only airport that has a direct connection to Al Najaf is Beirut. From Beirut, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Al Najaf, which are Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Middle East (SkyTeam) and UR Airlines.
Flights from Pakistan to Al Najaf
In Pakistan, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Al Najaf.
From Islamabad and Karachi, you can fly with Iraqi Airways and Pakistan.
Flights from Qatar to Al Najaf
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Al Najaf. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Al Najaf
If you are looking for a direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Al Najaf, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Dammam, direct flights are offered by Flynas.
From Jeddah and Medina, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Syria to Al Najaf
There is 1 airport in Syria that has a direct connection to Al Najaf, which is Damascus. From Damascus, you can fly non-stop with Fly Baghdad or UR Airlines.
Flights from Turkey to Al Najaf
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Al Najaf. From Istanbul, you can fly non-stop with Iraqi Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Al Najaf
There are 2 airports in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights to Al Najaf.
From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai.
From Dubai (Sharjah), the only airline with direct flights is Air Arabia.
Domestic flights to Al Najaf
Flights from Iraq to Al Najaf
There is just one domestic flight to Al Najaf, which is between Al Najaf and Baghdad. From Baghdad, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Al Najaf
Flying to an alternative airport near Al Najaf could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Al Najaf (NJF) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Baghdad (BGW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Al Najaf?
There is 1 airport in Al Najaf: Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
What is the best airport to fly into Al Najaf?
The most convenient airport to fly into Al Najaf is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
How many airlines fly to Al Najaf?
There are 18 airlines flying to Al Najaf from 19 airports around the world, as of July 2024.
Which airlines fly to Al Najaf?
Iraqi Airways, Fly Baghdad and Caspian Airlines operate most flights to Al Najaf. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Al Najaf?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying to Al Najaf.
How many nonstop flights are there to Al Najaf?
There are roughly 542 flights arriving at Al Najaf every month (or 126 flights each week), from a total of 19 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Al Najaf Airport?
The official name of Al Najaf Airport is Al Najaf International Airport.
What is the airport code of Al Najaf Airport?
The airport code of Al Najaf Airport is NJF.
What are the most popular flights to Al Najaf?
Tehran, Mashhad and Dubai are the 3 most popular routes to Al Najaf. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Al Najaf, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Al Najaf?
| Tehran to Al Najaf | 1h 14m |
| Mashhad to Al Najaf | 2h 15m |
| Dubai to Al Najaf | 2h 20m |
| Damascus to Al Najaf | 1h 50m |
| Isfahan to Al Najaf | 1h 15m |
