There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Najaf by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane EBL - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
3h 28m$284–532Drive 508.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 508.1 km
7h 3m$26–37Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane EBL - NJF
4h 51m$205–892
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to fly and drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $280 - $550.
The distance between Erbil and Najaf is 506 km. The road distance is 508.1 km.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Erbil to Najaf, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Najaf is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Erbil to Najaf.
There are 14+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
Middle East Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and UR Airlines fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) once daily.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,100
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
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