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There are 3 ways to get from Muscat to Najaf by plane or car

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Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane MCT - NJF
7h 22m
$313–830
Drive 2,091.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Muscat to Najafcar 2,091.9 km
19h 53m
$117–169
Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane MCT - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
7h 44m
$172–389

Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 14mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,672.2 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Najaf, Iraq?

Emirates, Flydubai, and eight other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 4 times a day.

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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)

8.2Very Good

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

شقة رقم 1(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

شقة رقم 2(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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