Flying from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Houston.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to NJF.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to NJF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Book a hotel close to NJF if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Central Najaf is around 14 kilometres from Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Currently, $1,157 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,488. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to NJF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
December is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF), while January is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Najaf based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Houston to NJF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Najaf
Start your Najaf trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him are attractions you won't want to skip in Najaf.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
