There are 3 ways to get from Kufa to Erbil by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
best- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane NJF - EBL
3h 24m$117–594Drive 504 km
cheapest- Drive from Kufa to Erbilcar 504 km
7h 1m$24–34Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kufa to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BGW - EBL
3h 29m$195–342
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kufa to Erbil is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kufa to Erbil is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $600.
The distance between Kufa and Erbil is 492 km. The road distance is 504 km.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Kufa to Erbil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kufa to Erbil is 504 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Kufa to Erbil.
There are 89+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Kufa, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways flies from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 4 times a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.