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Najaf.$3,245 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air China and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Najaf.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Najaf on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,245, select.
Najaf.$3,287 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Najaf.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Najaf on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,287, select.
Najaf.$3,473 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Najaf.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Najaf on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,473, select.
Najaf.$3,643 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Najaf.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Najaf on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,643, select.
Najaf.$3,703 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Najaf.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Najaf on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,703, select.

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Najaf

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Najaf. But we found flights with one or more stops from $3,245.
The cheapest month to fly to Najaf is usually January.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Najaf but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New Zealand and Najaf Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Najaf is $3,245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Najaf Airport is Friday, 15 January 2027.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Najaf is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air China offers the cheapest flight tickets to Najaf.

Flying to Najaf

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Cheapest flight found$3,245
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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How to find cheap flights to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)

  • At the moment, $2,901 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to NJF for $3,245.

  • Never pay more than you need by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to NJF. We'll do the monitoring for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Najaf, where Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Najaf by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Najaf, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Najaf

  • The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Najaf is usually May.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to NJF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd like to experience Najaf at its liveliest, lock in your flights to NJF for January. Being on holiday during peak periods usually means more to do and see than at other times.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is December. Book your plane tickets to Najaf then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

  • Check the weather before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Najaf, with averages of between 29ºC and 47ºC.

  • Ranging from 4ºC to 20ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.

  • June is the driest month in Najaf. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.

  • Expect more rain if you're visiting during March, which gets around two days of wet weather.

Flying to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know

  • Fly to Najaf without any detours. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport:

  • Consider booking your NJF plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights into this airport showing up on time.

  • When you step off the plane at NJF, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to NJF:

  • Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport has an on-time rating of 65%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

Getting to central Najaf from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)

  • NJF is located about 14 kilometres from central Najaf.

  • If you're catching a taxi after your flight to NJF, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.

  • The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Najaf:

Najaf highlights

  • Step off your flight to Najaf and go straight to these well-known attractions:

    • Great Mosque of Kufa: Located around 8 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him: Need another good reason to visit Najaf? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 6 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Karbala from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)

  • Going straight to Karbala? From NJF, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Ad Dīwānīyah

  • Ad Dīwānīyah is about 48 kilometres from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport if that's where you're going.

  • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Craving more adventure? Baghdad will add something special to your trip to Iraq. It's around 145 kilometres north of Najaf and features Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet. The major airport for this city is Baghdad International Airport (BGW).

  • Or make your way to Karbala, about 72 kilometres northwest of Najaf. Mosque of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him), Mosque of Zainab and Tal Al Zainabeiah site are just the start of the reasons to visit.

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