Dubai to Najaf (DXB–NJF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dubai to Najaf
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 811 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

DXB–NJF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–NJF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to NJF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to NJF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DOH ~13h 15m BAH ~16h 55m BEY ~18h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Najaf is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · NJF: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Najaf.
Distance & Flight Time
811 mi / 1,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports for stays of up to 60 days. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issues visas on arrival separately. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Confirm current policies with the Iraqi embassy before travel. Dual nationals should verify which passport to present.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–NJF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Najaf route.
Route details
Distance811 mi / 1,305 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: NJF
Full nameAl Najaf International Airport
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to NJF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 811 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DXB to NJF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, BAH and BEY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Najaf is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from NJF to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to NJF

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to NJF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to NJF ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.