There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Najaf by plane or car
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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$163–351Drive 508.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 508.6 km
7h 2m$24–34Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane EBL - NJF
6h 56m$315–512
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to fly and drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $360.
The distance between Erbil and Najaf is 506 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Erbil to Najaf, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Najaf is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Erbil to Najaf.
There are 15+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian flies from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 4 times a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,900
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