Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Najaf and Dammam are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NJF to DMM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Dammam (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with flynas. This popular airline has direct flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport.
Flynas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating NJF to DMM flights is flynas. Its services arrive without delay 77.78% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NJF and DMM:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,618. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 9,986. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NJF to DMM.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from NJF to DMM.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport.
Handy information about Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
When it comes to Al-Ashraf International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.99% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Al-Ashraf International Airport from central Najaf, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport? Stay somewhere near NJF, such as Royal Eagle Hotel. Granada Hotel will also put you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Grab a King Fahd International Airport rental car and explore Dammam and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from King Fahd International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to central Dammam
King Fahd International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Dammam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
The quietest month for a flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Dammam based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Dammam is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Fahd International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NJF to DMM in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-west of Dammam, a visit to Riyadh will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Eager to explore Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 370 kilometres south-west of Dammam.