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Istanbul (IST)Najaf (NJF)
Direct flights from İstanbul Airport in Turkey to Al Najaf International Airport in Iraq.
1 airline operates this route.
Great-circle distance
1,732 km
Estimated flight time
2h 32m
Operating airlines
1
Return route
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Istanbul to Najaf — frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Najaf (NJF)?
Turkish Airlines are known to operate direct flights between Istanbul and Najaf.
How long is the flight from Istanbul (IST) to Najaf (NJF)?
The estimated flight time is 2h 32m, covering a great-circle distance of 1,732 km between Istanbul and Najaf.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Najaf (NJF)?
Yes. 1 airline operates direct flights on the IST–NJF route, so a non-stop journey is available.
About this data. The base list of operating airlines is sourced from the OpenFlights public route database, augmented with manual overrides for carriers that have rebranded, merged, or ceased operations. For live schedules and seat availability, check directly with each airline. Distance is calculated as the great-circle distance between airport coordinates; estimated flight time assumes a typical cruise speed of 850 km/h with 30 minutes of taxi/climb buffer.