Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Beirut is one hour behind Najaf and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from NJF to BEY start at 00:05 — the earliest with Middle East Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your NJF to BEY flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Beirut, Lebanon. Jet off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport:
Iraqi Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Middle East Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering NJF to BEY flights. An exceptional 82.76% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NJF and BEY:
Kuwait International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
ج.م. 6,600 is currently the best price for a one-way Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 13,795. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NJF to BEY.
The cheapest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
77.99% of flights taking off from Al-Ashraf International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Al-Ashraf International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Najaf. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Stay somewhere near NJF, such as Royal Eagle Hotel. Granada Hotel will also put you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BEY if you're taking a late Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire to explore Beirut and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the busiest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Lock in your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NJF to BEY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon you should also see. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Lebanon, consider Sidon, about 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle are the start of reasons to visit.
