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There are 4 ways to get from Egypt to Najaf by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane CAI - NJF
7h 56m
$359–924
Fly Cairo International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane CAI - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
7h 28m
$148–503
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane HBE - NJF
10h 29m
$329–1,524
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane HBE - BGW
3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
11h 16m
$328–813

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

$257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,300.7 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Egypt and Najaf, Iraq?

Royal Jordanian, Middle East Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 3 times a day.

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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

Royal Eagle Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Nassim Al Najaf Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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