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  2. Airports in Iraq
  3. Flights from NJF

Flights from Najaf (NJF)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights to Najaf?

Al Najaf International Airport is an airport serving Najaf, Iraq.

Right now there are 13 airports in 9 countries connected to Najaf, with 14 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Najaf's longest nonstop connection is Arnavutkoy (IST), 1,077 miles, offered by Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines.

On this page

  1. Airlines flying from Najaf
  2. Popular destinations from Najaf
  3. Information on Points & Miles
  4. Flights from Najaf (NJF) by country
  5. Seasonal and upcoming routes from Najaf
  6. Airline alliances from Najaf
  7. Award programs flying from Najaf
  8. Intercontinental flights from Najaf
  9. Alternative airports near Najaf
  10. Frequently asked questions

Airlines flying from Najaf

  • Iran Air
3 destinations
  • Iraqi Airways3 destinations
  • Hex Air2 destinations
  • Air Arabia1 destination
  • Emirates1 destination
  • flydubai1 destination
  • Flynas1 destination
  • Kuwait Airways1 destination
  • LATAM Chile1 destination
  • Middle East Airlines1 destination
    • Qatar Airways1 destination
    • Royal Air Maroc1 destination
    • Royal Jordanian1 destination
    • Turkish Airlines1 destination
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    Popular destinations from Najaf

    The places reachable from Najaf on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

    • Amman (AMM)494 mi
    • Beirut (BEY)532 mi
    • Dubai (DXB)811 mi
    • Sharjah (SHJ)815 mi
    • Arnavutkoy (IST)1,077 mi
    • Doha (DOH)638 mi
    • Ad Dammam (DMM)501 mi
    • Tehran (IKA)454 mi
    • Isfahan (IFN)438 mi
    • Damascus (DAM)469 mi
    • Kuwait City (KWI)285 mi
    • Mashhad (MHD)918 mi
    • Medina (MED)588 mi
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    Information on Points & Miles

    Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Najaf not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

    From Najaf, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

    • Kuwait City (KWI)285 mi
    • Isfahan (IFN)438 mi
    • Tehran (IKA)454 mi
    • Damascus (DAM)469 mi
    • Amman (AMM)494 mi

    From Najaf, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

    • Ad Dammam (DMM)501 mi
    • Beirut (BEY)532 mi
    • Medina (MED)588 mi
    • Doha (DOH)638 mi
    • Dubai (DXB)811 mi
    • Sharjah (SHJ)815 mi
    • Mashhad (MHD)

    From Najaf, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

    • Arnavutkoy (IST)1,077 mi

    Flights from Najaf (NJF) by country

    • Najaf has nonstop service to 3 airports in Iran, Islamic Republic of: Tehran (IKA), Isfahan (IFN), and Mashhad (MHD). Flights are offered by Iran Air.

      Iran, Islamic Republic of3 destinations
    • Najaf has nonstop service to 2 airports in Saudi Arabia: Ad Dammam (DMM) and Medina (MED). Flights are offered by Flynas and Iraqi Airways.

      Saudi Arabia2 destinations
    • Najaf has nonstop service to 2 airports in United Arab Emirates: Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ). Flights are offered by Air Arabia, Emirates, and flydubai.

      United Arab Emirates2 destinations
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Amman (AMM) in Jordan with Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).

      Jordan1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Kuwait City (KWI) in Kuwait with Kuwait Airways.

      Kuwait1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Beirut (BEY) in Lebanon with Hex Air, Iraqi Airways, and Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam).

      Lebanon1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Doha (DOH) in Qatar with LATAM Chile, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).

      Qatar1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Damascus (DAM) in Syrian Arab Republic with Hex Air.

      Syrian Arab Republic1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Najaf to Arnavutkoy (IST) in Turkey with Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).

      Turkey1 destination

    Seasonal and upcoming routes from Najaf

    Not flying yet

    • Amman (AMM)Starts Sep 11, 2026
    • Doha (DOH)Starts Sep 11, 2026
    • Kuwait City (KWI)Starts Oct 28, 2026
    • Medina (MED)Dec 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

    Ending before the rest

    • Isfahan (IFN)Through Sep 22, 2026
    • Tehran (IKA)Through Sep 22, 2026
    • Mashhad (MHD)Through Sep 30, 2026
    • Ad Dammam (DMM)Through Oct 24, 2026

    The other 5 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

    Airline alliances from Najaf

    • Oneworld2 destinations
    • SkyTeam1 destination
    • Star Alliance1 destination

    Award programs flying from Najaf

    How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

    • Alaska Atmos Rewards2 destinations
    • American Airlines2 destinations
    • British Airways2 destinations
    • Cathay Pacific2 destinations
    • Finnair Plus2 destinations
    • Iberia Plus2 destinations
    • Qantas Frequent Flyer2 destinations
    • Qatar Airways2 destinations
    • Aeroplan1 destination
    • All Nippon Airways1 destination
    • Club Premier1 destination
    • Delta SkyMiles1 destination
    • Emirates Skywards1 destination
    • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands1 destination
    • Flying Blue1 destination
    • LifeMiles1 destination

    Intercontinental flights from Najaf

    Non-stop flights from Najaf to Europe

    Iraqi Airways flies nonstop from Najaf to Arnavutkoy (IST).

    Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Najaf to Arnavutkoy (IST).

    Alternative airports near Najaf

    • Baghdad (BGW)88 mi / 142 km
    • Ilam (IIL)160 mi / 257 km
    • Hit (IQA)168 mi / 270 km
    • Rafha (RAH)172 mi / 277 km
    • Arar (RAE)207 mi / 333 km

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the official name of airport NJF?

    The airport's official name is Al Najaf International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code NJF.

    What is the airport code for Al Najaf International Airport?

    The IATA airport code for Al Najaf International Airport is NJF. Enter NJF in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

    Where is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)?

    Al Najaf International Airport serves Najaf, Iraq. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to NJF, not just the broader city.

    How can I explore flights from Najaf (NJF)?

    Open the map with NJF as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

    Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Najaf?

    Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from NJF.

    Can I look for award flights from Najaf (NJF)?

    Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from NJF, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

    How many places can I reach from Najaf (NJF)?

    Current schedule data connects Najaf (NJF) with 13 connected airports in 9 countries. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

    Which airlines fly from Najaf (NJF)?

    The current route data includes 14 airlines: Air Arabia, Emirates, flydubai, Flynas, Hex Air, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways, Kuwait Airways, LATAM Chile, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, and Turkish Airlines. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

    What is the longest nonstop connection from Najaf (NJF)?

    The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Arnavutkoy (IST), about 1,077 miles from Najaf. It is offered by Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines.

    918 mi
  • Lufthansa Miles & More1 destination
  • SAS EuroBonus1 destination
  • Singapore KrisFlyer1 destination
  • TAP Miles&Go1 destination
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