There are 2 ways to get from Riyadh 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane RUH - NJF
8h 53m$250–676Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane RUH - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kufacar
10h 50m$189–515
Riyadh (RUH) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Kufa is to fly and drive which costs $180 - $550 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Kufa is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $250 - $700.
The distance between Riyadh and Kufa is 865 km.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Riyadh to Kufa, including transfers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Kufa.
What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Kufa, Iraq?
Qatar Airways, Middle East Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Riyadh to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Riyadh to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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