Travelling from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Chicago.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to NJF.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to NJF even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Istanbul Airport (IST) is an option when departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to NJF flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kms (90 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NJF if you have a late flight from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Central Najaf is around 14 kms (9 miles) from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
At the moment, £581 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £818. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to NJF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF). January is the busiest month to visit Najaf. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Lock in a Chicago to NJF plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Najaf to range from 29ºC to 47ºC.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
Start your Najaf trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Najaf wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Najaf, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Travel about 145 kms (90 miles) north to Baghdad to tick off its top attractions. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
