Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
The timezone in Najaf is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HYD to NJF flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HYD and NJF:
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
At the moment, Rs86,815 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs149,002. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HYD to NJF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HYD to NJF.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport.
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
When it comes to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HYD:
Arriving at Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Getting in late on a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go directly to a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to NJF are Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel.
Secure yourself an Al-Ashraf International Airport rental car from outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Najaf and discover places most visitors miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Al-Ashraf International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Najaf. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
The quietest month for a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Najaf based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport for July if you want to visit Najaf during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 47ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HYD to NJF in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 499 kilometres north of Najaf. No trip is complete without seeing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.