Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
5 hours is the average time for a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Najaf is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 3 weekly flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. The 05:00 departure with Iraqi Airways is the earliest you can take between BOM and NJF. Iraqi Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:45 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BOM and NJF are:
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Iraq, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BOM to NJF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
$295 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. A return flight starts from $610. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BOM to NJF.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from BOM to NJF is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Travelling from central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 38 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near BOM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Granada Hotel and Royal Eagle Hotel are great choices near NJF.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Najaf. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
When to fly to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Najaf in April.
Book your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport for July if you want to explore Najaf during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 47ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BOM to NJF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Najaf
Once you've locked in your flights from BOM to NJF, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Najaf. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Al-Najjar Mosque are popular attractions which should feature on any good Najaf itinerary.
Complete your Najaf trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Al-Ashraf International Airport, explore our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Najaf stay.