There are 2 ways to get from Medina to Kufa by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Al Najaf International Airport
best- Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane MED - NJF
10h 9m$292–776Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane MED - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kufacar
10h 16m$221–615
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Medina to Kufa is to fly and drive which costs $220 - $650 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Medina to Kufa is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $290 - $800.
The distance between Medina and Kufa is 974 km.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Medina to Kufa, including transfers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Kufa.
What companies run services between Medina, Saudi Arabia and Kufa, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) twice daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
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