Najaf to Beirut (NJF–BEY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IA139
IA Iraqi
320
2:00 PM
+03
2:30 PM
EET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ME327
ME MEA
320
9:00 PM
+03
9:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IA140
IA Iraqi
320
3:30 PM
EET
6:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ME326
ME MEA
320
5:20 PM
EET
8:00 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Najaf to Beirut
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

NJF–BEY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways and MEA lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NJF–BEY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 4 320 1h30
ME MEA 4 320 1h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IA, ME
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (4 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: ME (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NJF to BEY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to BEY.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
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.

Other ways to reach Beirut from Najaf

Nearby airports with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Metric NJF→BEY BGW→BEY
Distance from NJF 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of NJF with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Beirut is 1 hour behind Najaf.
NJF: +03 · BEY: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Najaf, it's 5:00 PM in Beirut.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 857 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m.

NJF–BEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Najaf to Beirut route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 857 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: NJF
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: BEY
IATA / ICAOBEY / OLBA
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Passengers/yr9.5M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NJF to BEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m. The route covers 532 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iraqi Airways and MEA.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from NJF to BEY. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHJ, DXB and AMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beirut is 1 hour behind Najaf.
Yes, return flights from BEY to NJF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NJF to BEY

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways and MEA. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NJF to BEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to BEY ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (857 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SHJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baghdad (BGW).