Travelling from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) taking off from here.
The timezone in Najaf is UTC+3, which is 8 hours behind Melbourne. Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf.
Arrive at 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 skip the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make during your flight from Melbourne to NJF.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Granada Hotel and Royal Eagle Hotel are good choices near NJF.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
From Al-Ashraf International Airport, Najaf is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport is R 12,292. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 29,327. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Melbourne to NJF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Melbourne to NJF. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Najaf in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Najaf. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to NJF sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 47ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
Start your Najaf trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Al Sahlah Great Mosque and Great Mosque of Kufa are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Najaf travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Al-Najjar Mosque.
Complete your Najaf trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Najaf and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Al-Ashraf International Airport.
