Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Baghdad and Najaf share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your BGW to NJF flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Najaf (and then seeing more of Iraq!) is a cinch with Iraqi Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport.
Iraqi Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BGW and NJF:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight is $636. A return fare right now is $1,073. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BGW to NJF, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BGW to NJF by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baghdad International Airport, 72.91% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BGW? If you're boarding an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Touching down on a late Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight? Grab your bags and head straight to a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to NJF are Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel.
Set yourself up with an Al-Ashraf International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Najaf and experience places that fly under the radar.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Al-Ashraf International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport to central Najaf has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Najaf in April.
When reserving your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 47ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to NJF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 499 kilometres north of Najaf, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
