Sharjah to Najaf (SHJ–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 7 hubs
BAH Manama 3h 50m G9 → GF Manama (BAH) to Najaf flights
BEY Beirut 12h 20m G9 → ME Beirut (BEY) to Najaf flights
DOH Doha ~4h 40m G9QR → QR Doha (DOH) to Najaf flights
KHI Karachi ~7h 35m G9 → Karachi (KHI) to Najaf flights
AMD Ahmedabad ~8h 8m G9SG → Ahmedabad (AMD) to Najaf flights
ISB Attock ~8h 40m 9PPK → Attock (ISB) to Najaf flights
BOM Mumbai ~9h 18m G9 → Mumbai (BOM) to Najaf flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sharjah to Najaf
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SHJ and NJF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to NJF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BAH ~3h 50m DOH ~4h 40m KHI ~7h 35m AMD ~8h 8m ISB ~8h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
182
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 Najaf from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Al Najaf International Airport.
Metric SHJ→NJF DXB→NJF
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Dubai (DXB) to Najaf flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Al Najaf International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Najaf.
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.
Facts

SHJ–NJF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Najaf route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: NJF
Full nameAl Najaf International Airport
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to NJF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain and Beirut Rafic Hariri.
Najaf is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from NJF to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. 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.

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. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).