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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Najaf by plane or car

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Fly Dubai International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane DXB - NJF
5h 3m
$339–875
Drive 1,768.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubai to Najafcar 1,768.5 km
16h 30m
$196–283
Fly Sharjah International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane SHJ - NJF
7h 24m
$403–932
Fly Dubai International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane DXB - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
7h 15m
$328–564

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,329.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Najaf, Iraq?

Flydubai and Gulf Air Bahrain fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.

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Najaf(opens in a new window), Iraq(opens in a new window)

Al-Najaf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف) or An-Najaf al-Ashraf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف ٱلْأَشْرَف), is a city in central Iraq about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2018 was about 747,000 people. It is the capital of Najaf Governorate. It is widely considered amongst the holiest cities of Shia Islam and one of its spiritual capitals, whilst also remaining the center of Shia political power in Iraq. It is reputedly the burial place of Muhammad's son in law and cousin, Imam ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib. It is also the location of the largest cemetery in the world, Wadi-us-Salaam, of one of the most important seminaries in the Shi'i Islamic world, and a major pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims.

Places to stay in Najaf

Qasr AlDur Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

شقة رقم 1(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

شقة رقم 2(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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