Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Najaf's timezone is UTC+3, making Najaf eight hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SYD to NJF flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
At the moment, $811 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,550. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to NJF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport flight. Royal Eagle Hotel is one option close to NJF. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Granada Hotel before travelling to your final destination.
Secure yourself an Al-Ashraf International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Najaf and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Al-Ashraf International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Najaf. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Najaf in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Al-Ashraf International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to NJF sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 499 kilometres north of Najaf, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.