Travelling from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Najaf is three hours ahead of London. Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to NJF. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NJF. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and NJF include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to NJF flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your plane ticket from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Stay moments from the runway after your flight from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Royal Eagle Hotel is one option near NJF. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Granada Hotel before heading to your final destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
R 4,022 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,635. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to NJF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF). Visit Najaf in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to NJF plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Najaf to range from 29ºC (84ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Najaf
Start your Najaf trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Al-Ashraf International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام) are top sights which should be on every Najaf itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Najaf, Nasiriyah is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum.