There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Najaf by car or plane
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Drive 440.8 km
best- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 440.8 km
4h 22m$21–30Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BSR - NJF
10h 27m$469–1,260Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane BSR - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
8h 25m$638–3,249
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Basra and Najaf is 441 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive 440.8 km from Basra to Najaf.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Najaf is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Basra to Najaf.
There are 15+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and three other airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–6,500
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–6,000
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,400
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–3,200
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
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