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There are 7 ways to get from Pakistan to Najaf by plane or car

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Fly from Lahore International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane LHE - NJF
6h 57m
$412–726
Drive 2,935.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karachi to Najafcar 2,935.6 km
41h 46m
$275–397
Fly from Islamabad International Airport
1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane ISB - NJF
7h 54m
$464–629
Fly from Quetta International Airport
1. Fly from Quetta International Airport (UET) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane UET - NJF
24h 14m
$362–976
Fly from Multan International Airport
1. Fly from Multan International Airport (MUX) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane MUX - NJF
7h 3m
$391–1,026
Fly from Peshawar International Airport
1. Fly from Peshawar International Airport (PEW) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane PEW - NJF
8h 30m
$321–876
Fly from Karachi
1. Fly from Karachi (KHI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane KHI - NJF
9h 1m
$289–623

Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

13Weekly Planes

9h 17mAverage Duration

$278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,851.5 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Pakistan and Najaf, Iraq?

Gulf Air Bahrain, Emirates, and eight other airlines fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.

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Najaf(opens in a new window), Iraq(opens in a new window)

Al-Najaf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف) or An-Najaf al-Ashraf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف ٱلْأَشْرَف), is a city in central Iraq about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2018 was about 747,000 people. It is the capital of Najaf Governorate. It is widely considered amongst the holiest cities of Shia Islam and one of its spiritual capitals, whilst also remaining the center of Shia political power in Iraq. It is reputedly the burial place of Muhammad's son in law and cousin, Imam ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib. It is also the location of the largest cemetery in the world, Wadi-us-Salaam, of one of the most important seminaries in the Shi'i Islamic world, and a major pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims.

Things to do in Najaf

Great Mosque of Kufa(Opens in a new window)

The Great Mosque of Kufa, or Masjid al-Kūfa (Arabic: مسجد الكوفة المعظم), or Masjid-al-Azam located in Kūfa, Iraq, is one of the earliest mosques in the world. The mosque, built in the 7th century, contains the remains of Muslim ibn ‘Aqīl - first cousin of Imām Husayn ibn ‘Alī, his companion Hānī ibn ‘Urwa, and the revolutionary Mukhtār al-Thaqafī.

Imam Ali Mosque(Opens in a new window)

The Imām 'Alī Holy Shrine (Arabic: حرم الإمام علي), also known as Masjid Ali or the Mosque of 'Alī, located in Najaf, Iraq, is the Holy site for Shia Muslims. 'Alī ibn Abī Tālib, the cousin of Muhammad, the first Imam (according to Shia belief) and fourth caliph (according to Sunni belief) is buried here. According to Shi'a belief, buried next to Ali within this mosque are the remains of Adam and Noah. Each year millions of pilgrims visit the Shrine and pay tribute to Imam Ali.

Ezekiel's Tomb(Opens in a new window)

Ezekiel's Tomb, located in Al Kifl, Iraq, is believed by Jews and Muslims to be the tomb of the biblical prophet Ezekiel.

Places to stay in Najaf

Qasr AlDur Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

فندق قصر الخورنق(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

شقة رقم 1(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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