Flying from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Najaf Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport.
Najaf's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Manama.
You can take your pick of 13 weekly Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BAH to NJF flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Najaf (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is a snap with Gulf Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier that operates BAH to NJF flights. An exceptional 86.57% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BAH and NJF include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah Airport
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Of all flights departing from Bahrain Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Manama to Bahrain Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BAH? If you're catching an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Najaf Airport (NJF)
Reserve a hotel close to NJF if you're on a late Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Najaf Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Najaf and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Najaf Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Najaf Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Najaf Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Najaf. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Najaf Airport (NJF)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Najaf based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Najaf is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 47ºC. Lock in your flights from Bahrain Airport to Najaf Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BAH to NJF sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've seen Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Mosul is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 499 kilometres north of Najaf. No journey is complete without visiting Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
