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How to get fromBasra to Najafby plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Najaf by plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BSR - NJF
    6h 2m
    $3,949–7,560

  2. Drive 440.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Najafcar car 440.8 km
    4h 22m
    $21–30

  3. Train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    3. Drive from Karbala to Najafcar car
    14h 39m
    $33–64

  4. Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane BSR - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar car
    8h 10m
    $498–749

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,975Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?

Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 5 times a week.

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