There are 3 ways to get from Najaf to Erbil by car or plane
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Drive 509.5 km
best- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 509.5 km
7h 6m$24–34Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane NJF - EBL
6h 21m$836–2,144Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BGW - EBL
6h 49m$435–782
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Najaf to Erbil is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Najaf to Erbil is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $800 - $2,200.
The distance between Najaf and Erbil is 509 km. The road distance is 509.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive 509.5 km from Najaf to Erbil.
Yes, the driving distance between Najaf to Erbil is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Najaf to Erbil.
There are 111+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Flydubai and Royal Jordanian fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) once daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,300–4,500
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–2,100
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–7,000
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