Sharjah to Najaf (SHJ–NJF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9371
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:00 AM
+04
9:40 AM
+03
2h 40m
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G9373
G9 Air Arabia
320
10:00 AM
+04
11:40 AM
+03
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G9372
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:30 AM
+03
7:25 AM
+04
2h 55m
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G9374
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:40 PM
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4:35 PM
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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
DOH Doha 4h 13m G9QR → QR Doha (DOH) to Najaf flights
AMM Amman 7h 45m G9RJ → RJ Amman (AMM) to Najaf flights
BEY Beirut 10h 45m G9 → ME Beirut (BEY) to Najaf flights
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Sharjah to Najaf
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 815 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–NJF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Najaf (NJF) Najaf to Sharjah flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–NJF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 8 320 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (8 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, SHJ to NJF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to NJF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DOH ~4h 13m AMM ~7h 45m BEY ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
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 FJR→NJF
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 8 13 –
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 20m 5h 30m
Dubai (DXB) to Najaf flights · Fujairah (FJR) 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.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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.
Facts

SHJ–NJF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Najaf route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,312 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
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.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to NJF: Air Arabia.
This route has daily 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 Hamad, Queen Alia and Beirut Rafic Hariri.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NJF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 and FJR. 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 SHJ to NJF

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to NJF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to NJF is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Queen Alia and Beirut Rafic Hariri. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Fujairah (FJR).