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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Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
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1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane NJF - RUH
5h 44m
SAR 569–1,400
Train, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
3. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
4. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar
5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
6. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi
7. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
34h 40m
SAR 652–1,273
Fly from Baghdad International Airport
1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BGW - RUH
6h 26m
SAR 945–2,238
Fly from Basra International Airport
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BSR - RUH
8h 26m
SAR 1,023–3,852
Fly from Erbil International Airport
1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane EBL - RUH
6h 35m
SAR 867–3,386
Fly from Sulaymaniyah
1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ISU - RUH
7h 17m
SAR 1,347–5,081

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

23Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

SAR 354Cheapest 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, Flynas, and five other airlines fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH) 3 times a day.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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