There are 3 ways to get from Najaf 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)NJF - EBL
3h 21m$316–454Drive 509.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Najaf to Erbil509.5 km
7h 3m$24–34Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)BGW - EBL
3h 31m$205–342
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 3m.
The fastest way to get from Najaf to Erbil is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $310 - $460.
The distance between Najaf and Erbil is 492 km. The road distance is 509.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Najaf to Erbil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Najaf to Erbil is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Najaf to Erbil.
There are 76+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 6 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
- $65–430
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- 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
- $550–1,500
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