Flying from London 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 three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to NJF, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NJF. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and NJF:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to NJF flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
About Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NJF:
Getting from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Najaf. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
£241 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. A return flight starts at £416. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to NJF, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to NJF.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Najaf. January is when most people book flights from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to NJF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Najaf to range from 29ºC to 47ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Najaf right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him are attractions you won't want to skip in Najaf.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Najaf. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north, well-known attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.