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How to get fromIstanbul to Najafby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Najaf by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)planeIST - NJF
    6h 5m
    $142–628

  2. 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)planeSAW - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
    8h 15m
    $102–262

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)planeIST - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
    8h 28m
    $160–247

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Najaf. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Najaf.

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