There are 3 ways to get from Najaf to Erbil by car or plane
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Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
best- 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$175–352Drive 509.5 km
cheapest- 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
7h 12m$316–514
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) 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 drive and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $170 - $360.
The distance between Najaf and Erbil is 508 km. The road distance is 509.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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?
Royal Jordanian and Air Arabia fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 5 times a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,200
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
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