There are 3 ways to get from Mosul to Najaf by car or plane
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Drive, fly to Baghdad International Airport
best- Drive from Mosul to Erbil International Airport (EBL)car
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane EBL - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
4h 38m$151–338Drive 550.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Mosul to Najafcar 550.4 km
7h 45m$26–37Drive, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Drive from Mosul to Erbil International Airport (EBL)car
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane EBL - NJF
8h 6m$303–499
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mosul to Najaf is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mosul to Najaf is to drive and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $340.
The distance between Mosul and Najaf is 584 km. The road distance is 550.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Mosul to Najaf, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mosul to Najaf is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Mosul to Najaf.
There are 14+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Mosul, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Mosul to Najaf. However, you can drive to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Najaf. Alternatively, you can drive from Mosul to Najaf in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,900
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
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