There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Najaf by car or plane
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Drive 440.3 km
best- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 440.3 km
4h 31m$21–30Fly 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
3h 35m$368–649Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BSR - NJF
10h 2m$1,000–2,660
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to fly and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $360 - $650.
The distance between Basra and Najaf is 440 km. The road distance is 440.3 km.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive 440.3 km from Basra to Najaf.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Najaf is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 two other airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–7,500
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,600
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
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