Imam Ali Shrine
A richly decorated golden-domed shrine, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam.
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Airport · Najaf, Iraq
Al Najaf International Airport NJF
7 km from central Najaf. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 7 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- NJF · ORNI
About the airport
Al Najaf International Airport serves Najaf. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Terminals
A single, small terminal building, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Services
Facilities are basic. Taxis are available outside the terminal; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered. It is worth contacting the airport in advance to confirm current flight schedules.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, small terminal building, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Najaf
Things to do in Najaf
Najaf, one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam, is home to the shrine of Imam Ali.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Najaf?
Al Najaf International Airport airport is about 7 km from central Najaf.
How do I get from the airport to central Najaf?
From Al Najaf International Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Al Najaf International Airport airport have?
Al Najaf International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Najaf?
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Photo credits
- Imam Ali Shrine: Dar al-'Adwa' publication, Lebanon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Imam Ali Shrine: Goudarz.memar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons