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)plane NJF - EBL
3h 22m$316–514Drive 509.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 509.5 km
7h 6m$24–34Drive 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
3h 34m$175–342
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 6m.
The fastest way to get from Najaf to Erbil is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $310 - $550.
The distance between Najaf and Erbil is 492 km. The road distance is 509.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Najaf to Erbil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Najaf to Erbil is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Najaf to Erbil.
There are 93+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways flies from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 4 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
- $80–550
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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