There are 3 ways to get from Kufa to Erbil by plane or car
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Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
best- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane NJF - EBL
3h 24m$317–444Drive 504 km
cheapest- Drive from Kufa to Erbilcar 504 km
6h 58m$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 26m$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 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kufa to Erbil is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $310 - $450.
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 6h 58m to drive from Kufa to Erbil.
There are 91+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Kufa, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 5 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
- $70–480
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
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