Travelling from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) departing from here.
Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to NJF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to NJF.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to NJF flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel are great options near NJF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
720 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Return flights start from 1.201 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to NJF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF). Plan your visit to Najaf in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Najaf is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to NJF plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Najaf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Najaf right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام) are highlights which should be on any good Najaf itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Najaf is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north of Najaf, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Iraq, consider Nasiriyah, about 209 kilometres south-east of Najaf. Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum are highlights.
