Search Flights from Al Najaf to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Al Najaf to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $251
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Sunday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $267

Cheapest flights from Al Najaf to Istanbul

Best Price

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
4 Nov, Wed
Al Najaf – Istanbul
16h 45m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
25 Nov, Wed
Al Najaf – Istanbul
16h 45m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
7 Nov, Sat
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
27 Nov, Fri
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
15 Nov, Sun
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
26 Oct, Mon
Al Najaf – Istanbul
16h 45m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
30 Oct, Fri
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
20 Nov, Fri
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
NJF–IST
Shortest Flight

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian
23 Oct, Fri
Al Najaf – Istanbul
6h 35m
1 stop
NJF–IST

Last update: 19 October 2026 10:38

Estimated Prices for Al Najaf to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day4 November Wednesday
Best Price
$251
Average Price
$292
$714
$251
$269
19Mon
Oct
$288
20Tue
$284
21Wed
$288
22Thu
$269
23Fri
$288
24Sat
$280
25Sun
$268
26Mon
$714
27Tue
$286
29Thu
$268
30Fri
$288
31Sat
$291
01Sun
Nov
$251
04Wed
$252
07Sat
$275
10Tue
$269
14Sat
$252
15Sun
$269
20Fri
$270
23Mon
$251
25Wed
$252
27Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Al Najaf City Center

Al Najaf Intl. Airport

Although you will come across public transportation in Najaf city center, it is very difficult for you find a public transportation vehicle that goes directly to Najaf Airport. Therefore, you need to choose from alternatives such as rental car, transfer services or taking a taxi. It takes a maximum of 10-15 minutes to reach the airport from the city center.

Taxi

Najaf taxi service, which is very common in the city center, provides direct transportation from the city center to the airport. However, it should be noted that taking a taxi is a little more costly compared to other transportation options. The taxi driver will charge you about 13-17 dollar to go to the airport. Transportation by taxi takes about 10 minutes. Wherever you are in the city, you can call a taxi by contacting Hello Taxi at +964 750 418 0000.

Rent a car

In order you rent a car in Najaf, you need to make a pre-booking and have an international driver's license. If you meet these conditions, you can rent a car just in a few minutes. You can reach Najaf Airport, which is located very close to the city, in 8-10 minutes when traffic is not heavy.

Airport Information

Najaf International Airport, which has been active since 20 July 2008, is a medium-sized airport with a single terminal. Najaf Airport, which is located nearly 8 kilometers away from the city center, has shopping stores, resting halls, eating and drinking areas where you can have a pleasant time while waiting for your flight. In addition, you can also benefit from the facilities such as currency exchange office, ATM machines, free internet access and car rental offices.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
19 Oct
Cloudy
16°10°
Tuesday
20 Oct
Cloudy
20°12°
Wednesday
21 Oct
Cloudy
19°11°
Thursday
22 Oct
Fog
19°9°
Friday
23 Oct
Rain
17°13°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Al Najaf Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Al Najaf-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Al Najaf-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Al Najaf-Istanbul flights, you can use Al Najaf Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Al Najaf-Istanbul is 1706 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Al Najaf-Istanbul flights is Monday.
Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Emirates, Flydubai, Qatar Airways organizes direct flights between Al Najaf-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Royal Jordanian starts from approximately $222.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Royal Jordanian
$222
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Iraqi Airways
$278
1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
Air Arabia
$271
Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm)
Emirates
$698
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Flydubai
$812
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 07.10.2026

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