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

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ME Middle East Airlines
320
5:30 PM
EEST
7:10 PM
+03
1h 40m
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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 3 hubs
AMM Amman 4h 45m RJ → MERJWY Amman (AMM) to Beirut flights
SHJ Sharjah ~7h 25m → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Beirut flights
DXB Dubai ~8h FZ → EKFZME Dubai (DXB) to Beirut flights
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Najaf to Beirut
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 532 mi 0h 45m nonstop

NJF–BEY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Middle East Airlines and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NJF–BEY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ME Middle East Airlines 4 – – – SkyTeam –
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: ME (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to BEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
AMM ~4h 45m SHJ ~7h 25m DXB ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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.
Alternatives

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 3
Weekly flights 4 20
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 30m
Baghdad (BGW) to Beirut flights
Airports within 200 miles of NJF with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Beirut is 0 hours the same as Najaf.
NJF: +03 · BEY: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Najaf, it's 6:00 PM in Beirut.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 857 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

NJF–BEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Najaf to Beirut route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 857 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NJF
Full nameAl Najaf International Airport
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: BEY
Full nameBeirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
IATA / ICAOBEY / OLBA
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Passengers/yr9.5M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NJF to BEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 532 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NJF to BEY: Middle East Airlines and Iraqi Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia.
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.
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 NJF to BEY

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are connected by nonstop service from Middle East Airlines and Iraqi Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NJF to BEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to BEY is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (857 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baghdad (BGW).