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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Najaf by plane or car

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Fly Istanbul to Al Najaf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane IST - NJF
7h 43m
$390–1,125
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane SAW - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
8h 15m
$169–614
Fly Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane IST - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
8h 5m
$229–284
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane SAW - NJF
10h 28m
$250–1,025

Istanbul (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

$373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,784.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Najaf, Iraq?

Middle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.

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Najaf(opens in a new window), Iraq(opens in a new window)

Al-Najaf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف) or An-Najaf al-Ashraf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف ٱلْأَشْرَف), is a city in central Iraq about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2018 was about 747,000 people. It is the capital of Najaf Governorate. It is widely considered amongst the holiest cities of Shia Islam and one of its spiritual capitals, whilst also remaining the center of Shia political power in Iraq. It is reputedly the burial place of Muhammad's son in law and cousin, Imam ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib. It is also the location of the largest cemetery in the world, Wadi-us-Salaam, of one of the most important seminaries in the Shi'i Islamic world, and a major pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims.

Places to stay in Najaf

Qasr AlDur Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Royal Eagle Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Nassim Al Najaf Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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