Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Dubai: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 21 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 1 hour ahead of Najaf, where Al-Ashraf International Airport is located.
With 10 weekly flights between the two airports, Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Flydubai operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from NJF to DXB is with flydubai at 16:10.
To ensure you get on your flight from NJF to Dubai, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai. Begin your journey at NJF and end it at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Get on board with flydubai. This airline operates direct flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from NJF to Dubai with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
You will need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you hold a passport from Iraq and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
NJF is about 23 kilometres from central Najaf. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai? Stay somewhere close to NJF, such as Granada Hotel. Royal Eagle Hotel will also have you moments from check-in.
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Dubai
$393 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $769. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from NJF to Dubai, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from NJF to Dubai. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 49 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from NJF to Dubai, settle in at a hotel close to DWC. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dubai in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from NJF to Dubai sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Desert safari tourism.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Dubai and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Dubai.
