How to get fromKuwait City to Kufaby car or plane

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Kuwait City to Kufa by car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive 568.3 km
best
1. Drive from Kuwait City to Kufacar 568.3 km
5h 47m
$27–38
Fly Kuwait International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane KWI - NJF
4h 13m
$169–1,423
Drive to Basra International Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
1. Drive from Kuwait City to Basra International Airport (BSR)car
2. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BSR - NJF
7h 55m
$2,726–4,734
Fly Kuwait International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane KWI - BGW
2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kufacar
9h 10m
$198–492

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuwait City to Kufa.

Launch map view

Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Kuwait City, Kuwait and Kufa, Iraq?

Kuwait Airways flies from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice a week.

Airlines

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

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

Kufa (Arabic: الْكُوفَة “al-Kūfah”), also spelled Kufah, is a city in Iraq, about 170 km south of Baghdad, and 10 km northeast of Najaf. It is located on the banks of the Euphrates River. The estimated population in 2003 was 110,000. Currently, Kufa and Najaf are joined into a single urban area that is mostly commonly known to the outside world as 'Najaf'.

Places to stay in Kufa

Royal Eagle Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Qasr AlDur Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Granada Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Nassim Al Najaf Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Kuwait City to Kufa easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Kuwait City to Kufa right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.