Cheap flights from Tehran to Najaf (IKA–NJF)
Iran
Iraq
ATA Airlines (Iran), Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Zagros Airlines fly Tehran to Najaf (IKA–NJF) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 731 km (454 mi).
- From
- IKA
- Tehran
- To
- NJF
- Najaf
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- I3 · EP · IA · ZO
- Cheapest fare found
- $153 one-way
- Distance
- 731 km (454 mi)
- Time difference
- Najaf 30 minutes behind
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Tehran to Najaf fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $153 for October 2026 on Iran Air, nonstop. Nonstop from $153.
- Oct ’26$153
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly IKA–NJF
Days in Najaf average 18–28 °C in February, March, November and December. Set your watch 30 minutes back on landing at NJF.
Tehran to Najaf: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA) to Al Najaf (NJF)?
From $153 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Iran Air, nonstop; nonstop from $153 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IKA–NJF direct?
ATA Airlines (Iran), Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Zagros Airlines.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Najaf?
Najaf is 30 minutes behind Tehran: a IKA departure at noon is 11:30 local time in NJF.
Najaf to Tehran: the return flight (NJF–IKA)
All 4 airlines also fly NJF–IKA nonstop.
Airlines flying IKA–NJF nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (IKA time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ATA Airlines (Iran) I3 | — | full-service | — | — |
| Iran Aseman Airlines EP | — | full-service | — | — |
 Iraqi Airways IA | — | full-service | — | — |
| Zagros Airlines ZO | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying IKA–NJF nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Baghdad (BGW) with Iraqi Airways: 821 km (510 mi) flown, 12% further than nonstop.
IKA–NJF route map
More from Tehran and Najaf
Other arrivals in Iraq
Also nonstop from IKA, nearest to NJF first (straight-line distance):
- Baghdad (BGW) airport guide · 142 km (88 mi) from NJF
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Departure
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Imam Khomeini (IKA), Tehran. In our data, 18 airlines fly nonstop from IKA to 23 destinations.
View IKA airport guide →Arrival
Al Najaf International Airport
Al Najaf (NJF), Najaf.
Weather in Najaf vs Tehran
Najaf is warmer than Tehran in every month, by 10–12°C; the biggest gap is in May (39°C against 27°C). In October it averages 35°C in Najaf and 23°C in Tehran.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 17° | 20° | 26° | 32° | 39° | 43° | 45° | 45° | 41° | 35° | 25° | 19° |
| Tehran | 7° | 10° | 15° | 21° | 27° | 33° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 23° | 15° | 9° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Najaf and Tehran (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Najaf
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IKA, but can from NJF — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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