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How to get fromIraq to Riyadhby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Iraq to Riyadh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane NJF - RUH
    5h 44m
    SAR 1,379–4,300

  2. Train, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    7. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    34h 40m
    SAR 652–1,273

  3. Fly from Baghdad International Airport

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BGW - RUH
    6h 26m
    SAR 1,144–3,136

  4. Fly from Basra International Airport

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BSR - RUH
    5h 56m
    SAR 973–3,552

  5. Fly from Erbil International Airport

    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane EBL - RUH
    6h 35m
    SAR 1,016–3,585

  6. Fly from Sulaymaniyah

    1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ISU - RUH
    7h 12m
    SAR 1,346–4,680

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Gulf Air Bahrain, Kuwait Airways, and five other airlines fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH) 4 times a day.

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