There are 2 ways to get from Najaf to Riyadh 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 from Al Najaf International Airport
best- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane NJF - RUH
6h 34mSAR 829–2,300Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Najaf to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BGW - RUH
8h 42mSAR 585–2,656
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Najaf to Riyadh is to drive and fly which costs 550﷼ - 2700﷼ and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Najaf to Riyadh is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs 800﷼ - 2300﷼.
The distance between Najaf and Riyadh is 865 km.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Najaf to Riyadh, including transfers.
There are 2416+ hotels available in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH) once daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Riyadh via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SAR 850–2,500
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 800–2,300
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,000–3,500
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 550–3,300
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 600–2,500
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 550–2,400
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Riyadh via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 750–2,200
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 700–2,100
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,000–2,900
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,100–3,400
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,300
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