Flights to Najaf (NJF)

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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

Right now there are 12 airports in 8 countries connected to Najaf, with 12 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

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

Airlines serving Najaf

Iran Air3 destinations
Iraqi Airways3 destinations
Hex Air2 destinations
Air Arabia1 destination
Emirates1 destination
flydubai1 destination
Flynas1 destination
LATAM Chile1 destination
Middle East Airlines1 destination
Qatar Airways1 destination

Royal Air Maroc1 destination
Royal Jordanian1 destination

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Popular routes to Najaf

The places connected to Najaf on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Damascus (DAM)469 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 routes to Najaf not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Najaf non-stop?

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Najaf non-stop?

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Najaf non-stop?

Arnavutkoy (IST)1,077 mi

Flights to Najaf (NJF) by country

Najaf has nonstop connections with 3 airports in Iran, Islamic Republic of: Tehran (IKA), Isfahan (IFN), and Mashhad (MHD). These routes are served by Iran Air.
Iran, Islamic Republic of3 destinations
Najaf has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Saudi Arabia: Ad Dammam (DMM) and Medina (MED). These routes are served by Flynas and Iraqi Airways.
Saudi Arabia2 destinations
Najaf has nonstop connections with 2 airports in United Arab Emirates: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai (DXB). These routes are served by Air Arabia, Emirates, and flydubai.
United Arab Emirates2 destinations
Najaf has a nonstop connection with Amman (AMM) in Jordan, served by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
Jordan1 destination
Najaf has a nonstop connection with Beirut (BEY) in Lebanon, served by Hex Air, Iraqi Airways, and Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam).
Lebanon1 destination
Najaf has a nonstop connection with Doha (DOH) in Qatar, served by LATAM Chile, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Qatar1 destination
Najaf has a nonstop connection with Damascus (DAM) in Syrian Arab Republic, served by Hex Air.
Syrian Arab Republic1 destination
Najaf has a nonstop connection with Arnavutkoy (IST) in Turkey, served by Iraqi Airways.
Turkey1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Najaf

Not flying yet

Medina (MED)Dec 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Ending before the rest

Ad Dammam (DMM)Through Oct 24, 2026
Arnavutkoy (IST)Through Feb 2, 2027
Isfahan (IFN)Through Mar 26, 2027
Tehran (IKA)Through Mar 27, 2027
Mashhad (MHD)Through Mar 27, 2027

The other 6 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Najaf

Oneworld2 destinations
SkyTeam1 destination

Award programs that reach Najaf

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Najaf from. 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
Club Premier1 destination
Delta SkyMiles1 destination

Emirates Skywards1 destination
Flying Blue1 destination
SAS EuroBonus1 destination
Virgin Atlantic1 destination

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Intercontinental flights to Najaf

Non-stop flights to Najaf from Europe

Iraqi Airways links Najaf nonstop with 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 to Najaf (NJF)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and NJF as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Najaf, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Najaf?

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

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

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