Flying from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport is 1 hour 12 minutes. Najaf's timezone is UTC+3, making Najaf 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Each week, there are 44 flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. The first flight from IKA to NJF is at 00:45 and the last is at 23:30.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between IKA and NJF:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Iraq, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IKA to NJF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport is Rs27,980. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs82,170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from IKA to NJF.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
If you've booked an early flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient accommodation option near IKA.
Arriving at Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Granada Hotel and Royal Eagle Hotel are good options near NJF.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Najaf. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
When to fly to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Najaf in April.
When booking your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 47ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from IKA to NJF sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
Start your Najaf trip right by finding a great stay. After booking your flight from IKA to NJF, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Al-Najjar Mosque are among the things you can't miss in Najaf.
Complete your Najaf trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Al-Ashraf International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Najaf.