Travelling from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Najaf and Jeddah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Your NJF to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NJF and JED:
Kuwait International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, RM650 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,444. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from NJF to JED, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NJF to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
77.99% of flights leaving from Al-Ashraf International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Al-Ashraf International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Najaf. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel are near NJF. They're an especially great option if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Pick up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NJF to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Saudi Arabia, consider Yanbu, about 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are key reasons to visit.