Flying from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) taking off from here.
Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tehran to NJF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a popular month such as October? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
THR is about 13 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Get your flight from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short drive from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport, spend the night at Tehran Grand Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Consider starting your trip from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You can book a direct Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) plane ticket with departures from here.
When departing from IKA, you can choose from a wide selection of airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Book a seat on a direct flight from Tehran to NJF with one of these:
On the IKA to NJF route, Qeshm Air is the go-to airline for most travellers.
You can reach IKA from the centre of Tehran in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early by booking a night near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport before your Tehran to NJF flight. Top stays include Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
About Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Stay moments from the tarmac after your flight from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Royal Eagle Hotel is a comfortable option close to NJF. Or check in and get some rest at Granada Hotel before travelling to your final destination.
Getting from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Central Najaf is around 14 kilometres from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is R 10,454. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,778. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tehran to NJF, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. June is the quietest month to visit Najaf. October is when most people book flights from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Tehran to NJF plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Najaf to range from 29ºC (84ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Najaf right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Tehran to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Najaf when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Great Mosque of Kufa followed by Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
