Non-stop flights from Al Najaf (NJF)
Al Najaf Airport (IATA: NJF, ICAO: ORNI), also known as Al Najaf International Airport, is the third largest airport in Iraq. It is an international airport and serves the area of Al Najaf, Iraq. Al Najaf Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 17 destinations in 11 countries.
At present, there is one domestic flight from Al Najaf.
The longest flight from Al Najaf NJF is a 1,389 mile (2,236 km) non-stop route to Copenhagen CPH. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by Iraqi Airways.
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In total there are 16 airlines flying from and to Al Najaf. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Al Najaf
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Al Najaf, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Al Najaf that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Al Najaf
There are 10 airports that have flights from Al Najaf in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from NJF are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Al Najaf
There are intercontinental flights operating from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) between Al Najaf and Europe, the Middle-East and Southern Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Al Najaf and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Al Najaf to Europe
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Al Najaf to Europe. They fly seasonal to Copenhagen (CPH).
Non-stop flights from Al Najaf to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights to Baghdad (BGW), Kuwait City (KWI), Beirut (BEY) and Istanbul (IST).
Jazeera Airways: year-round to Kuwait City (KWI).
Kuwait Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Middle East (SkyTeam): year-round to Beirut (BEY).
UR Airlines: year-round to Beirut (BEY).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Gulf Air: seasonal flights to Bahrain Island (BAH).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from Al Najaf to India / South Asia
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights to Ahmedabad (AMD), Mumbai (BOM), Isfahan (IFN), Mashhad (MHD), Tehran (IKA), Islamabad (ISB) and Karachi (KHI).
AIS Airlines: seasonal flights to Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
ATA Airlines: seasonal flights to Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
Caspian Airlines: year-round to Isfahan (IFN), Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
Fly Baghdad: seasonal flights to Mashhad (MHD), Tehran (IKA) and Damascus (DAM).
Iran Air: seasonal flights to Tehran (IKA).
Iran Aseman: year-round to Isfahan (IFN), Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
UR Airlines: year-round to Damascus (DAM).
International flights from Al Najaf
Flights from Al Najaf to Bahrain
Bahrain Island is the only destination in Bahrain with direct flights from Al Najaf. Direct flights to Bahrain Island are offered by Gulf Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from Al Najaf to Denmark
In Denmark, the only destination that has a direct flight from Al Najaf is Copenhagen. Direct flights to Copenhagen are offered by Iraqi Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in May 2024.
Flights from Al Najaf to India
There are 2 destinations in India that have non-stop flights from Al Najaf.
To Ahmedabad and Mumbai, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Al Najaf to Iran
If you are looking for a direct flight from Al Najaf to Iran, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Non-stop flights to Isfahan are offered by Caspian Airlines, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Mashhad are AIS Airlines, ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Tehran are AIS Airlines, ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iran Air, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Al Najaf to Kuwait
In Kuwait, the only destination that has a direct flight from Al Najaf is Kuwait City. Non-stop flights to Kuwait City are offered by Iraqi Airways, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways.
Flights from Al Najaf to Lebanon
Beirut is the only destination in Lebanon with direct flights from Al Najaf. Non-stop flights to Beirut are offered by Iraqi Airways, Middle East (SkyTeam) and UR Airlines.
Flights from Al Najaf to Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are 2 destinations from Al Najaf.
To Islamabad and Karachi, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
Flights from Al Najaf to Qatar
There is 1 destination in Qatar that has a direct connection from Al Najaf, which is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Al Najaf to Syria
Damascus is the only destination in Syria with direct flights from Al Najaf. You can fly non-stop to Damascus with Fly Baghdad or UR Airlines.
Flights from Al Najaf to Turkey
In Turkey, the only destination that has a direct flight from Al Najaf is Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Iraqi Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Al Najaf to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Al Najaf to United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai (Sharjah) is Air Arabia.
Domestic flights from Al Najaf
Flights from Al Najaf to Iraq
There is just one domestic flight from Al Najaf, which is between Al Najaf and Baghdad. Direct flights to Baghdad are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Al Najaf
There is one alternative airport to Al Najaf (NJF) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Baghdad (BGW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Al Najaf?
There is 1 airport in Al Najaf: Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
What is the best airport to fly from Al Najaf?
The most convenient airport to fly from Al Najaf is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
How many airlines fly from Al Najaf?
There are 16 airlines flying from Al Najaf to 17 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Al Najaf?
Iraqi Airways, Fly Baghdad and Iran Aseman operate most flights from Al Najaf. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Al Najaf?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying from Al Najaf.
How many nonstop flights are there from Al Najaf?
There are roughly 454 flights departing from Al Najaf every month (or 105 flights each week), to a total of 17 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Al Najaf Airport?
The official name of Al Najaf Airport is Al Najaf International Airport.
What is the airport code of Al Najaf Airport?
The airport code of Al Najaf Airport is NJF.
What are the most popular flights from Al Najaf?
Tehran, Mashhad and Beirut are the 3 most popular routes from Al Najaf. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Al Najaf, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Al Najaf?
| Al Najaf to Tehran | 1h 15m |
| Al Najaf to Mashhad | 2h 15m |
| Al Najaf to Beirut | 1h 45m |
| Al Najaf to Isfahan | 1h 15m |
| Al Najaf to Dubai | 2h 20m |
