There are 4 ways to get from Erbil to Najaf by plane or car
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Fly Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)EBL - NJF
3h 20m$120–592Drive 508.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Najaf508.2 km
7h 3m$24–34Fly Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)EBL - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najaf
3h 27m$203–361Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)ISU - NJF
9h 7m$102–534
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Najaf is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $120 - $600.
The distance between Erbil and Najaf is 492 km. The road distance is 508.2 km.
It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 10+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 3 times a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Al Najaf International Airport via Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Al Najaf International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Al Najaf International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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