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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
BAH Manama 3h 55m EKFZGF → GF Manama (BAH) to Najaf flights
BEY Beirut 7h 25m EKFZME → ME Beirut (BEY) to Najaf flights
DOH Doha ~4h 45m FZQRWB → QR Doha (DOH) to Najaf flights
IFN Isfahan ~4h 50m FZ → Isfahan (IFN) to Najaf flights
KHI Karachi ~7h 45m ACEKFZ → Karachi (KHI) to Najaf flights
ISB Attock ~8h 45m EKFZPA → Attock (ISB) to Najaf flights
AMD Ahmedabad ~8h 50m 6EEKFZ → Ahmedabad (AMD) to Najaf flights
BOM Mumbai ~9h 20m 6EAIEK → Mumbai (BOM) to Najaf flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Najaf
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 811 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–NJF had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 811 miles in 2h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DXB–NJF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 7 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to NJF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BAH ~3h 55m DOH ~4h 45m IFN ~4h 50m BEY ~7h 25m KHI ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 811 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DXB to NJF: flydubai. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain and Beirut Rafic Hariri.
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) had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DXB to NJF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to NJF is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain and Beirut Rafic Hariri. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.