How to find cheap flights to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Al-Ashraf International Airport is 258 €. A return plane ticket to NJF right now is 519 €.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Najaf, where Al-Ashraf International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Najaf. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Al-Ashraf International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Najaf
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Najaf is usually May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to NJF that suits your itinerary and budget.
Head to Najaf in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NJF, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Najaf then.
With averages of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF), July is when Najaf is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 4ºC (39ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
June is the driest month in Najaf. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is January. Travel then and you'll likely get around two days of rainfall.
Travelling to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Najaf quickly. Take a direct flight to Al-Ashraf International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Qatar Airways is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a wise choice when reserving your NJF plane ticket.
NJF is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Eager to get some shut-eye after your flight to NJF? Book a room at Royal Eagle Hotel. For more accommodation options close to Al-Ashraf International Airport, check out Granada Hotel.
Pick up the keys to a car hire in NJF from popular companies like Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car. With your own ride, you can venture beyond Najaf and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Al-Ashraf International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Najaf from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
NJF is about 23 kilometres from central Najaf.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NJF.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Najaf, book a room at one of these top options:
Najaf highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Najaf:
Great Mosque of Kufa: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 8 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Gardens Al-Sa'ad General District: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Najaf. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre.
مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام): This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres east of the centre of Najaf.
How to get to Karbala from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Setting out for the nearby city of Karbala? It's about 80 kilometres from NJF. It'll take you around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Ad Dīwānīyah
If Ad Dīwānīyah is where you're off to, it's about 48 kilometres from Al-Ashraf International Airport.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Iraq
There's loads more of Iraq begging to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north of Najaf, take off to Baghdad. What not to miss? Start with Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet. The closest airport to this city is Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
Another city in Iraq that will quickly win you over is Karbala. From Najaf, it's around 72 kilometres north-west and is home to attractions like Mosque of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) and Imam Hussain Shrine. Stop by Mosque of Zainab too.
Or head to Nasiriyah, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Najaf. Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum are among the many reasons to go.
