How to get from Najaf to Kirkuk
3 ways, 383 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h | $130–200 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 37m | $35–48 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 37m | $690–950 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Najaf to Kirkuk?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 383 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Najaf to Kirkuk?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $35. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Najaf to Kirkuk?
- About 1h 10m in the air (NJF → KIK), about 4h door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $130–200; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kirkuk from Najaf by road?
- About 432 km, roughly 6h 37m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $35–48; tolls and parking are extra.