Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Najaf Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Najaf is one hour behind Sharjah and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are four Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 01:00 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:35 with Air Arabia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHJ to NJF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Najaf (and then exploring more of Iraq!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
With a dependable 88.24% of services arriving on schedule, Air Arabia has the best on-time record for SHJ to NJF flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHJ and NJF:
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Najaf Airport (NJF)
At the moment, R 3,468 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,058. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SHJ to NJF, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SHJ to NJF.
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Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights departing from Sharjah Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Sharjah Airport from central Sharjah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHJ. Whether you have an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Najaf Airport (NJF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NJF instead:
Venture beyond Najaf and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can book a Najaf Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
Reserve your ride from Najaf Airport a few weeks before your trip to secure the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Najaf Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Najaf in March.
When booking your flight from Sharjah Airport to Najaf Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to NJF in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've seen Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Mosul is another favourite destination in Iraq and is around 499 kilometres north of Najaf. No trip is complete without dropping by Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).