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 Erbil509.5 km
7h 3m$24–34Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)NJF - EBL
4h 51m$316–454Drive 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$205–352
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 drive and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $200 - $360.
The distance between Najaf and Erbil is 510 km. The road distance is 509.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive 509.5 km from Najaf to Erbil.
Yes, the driving distance between Najaf to Erbil is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Najaf to Erbil.
There are 70+ 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) 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 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- 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
- $600–1,500
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