On this page, you can find and book flights from Najaf to Beirut. The distance between the cities is 850 km, and direct flights are available approximately once a week.
Flights on this route are operated by ME. To plan your logistics, check out how to get to Najaf Airport in advance, as well as options for how to get from Beirut Airport to your destination, using the up-to-date price chart and schedule on the site.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Najaf — Beirut by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 2,247 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 2,270 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Najaf → Beirut, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,053 | medium | May | AED 1,078 | medium | Sep | AED 1,128 | medium |
| Feb | AED 927 | low | Jun | AED 1,178 | high | Oct | AED 1,078 | medium |
| Mar | AED 952 | low | Jul | AED 1,278 | high | Nov | AED 977 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,028 | medium | Aug | AED 1,253 | high | Dec | AED 1,203 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Beirut is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild but rainy winters. The warmest period is July and August, with average temperatures up to 29.8°C, while the wettest month is January, with up to 166.64 mm of precipitation.
According to current data, the most budget-friendly month to fly is July, with fares starting AED 2,246. In June, ticket prices start AED 2,269, while minimum price data for other times of the year is currently unavailable.
July is considered the optimal time for a trip: it offers the most stable sunny weather at the lowest recorded price. It is best to avoid the winter months, especially January and December, due to the peak rainy season and potential flight cancellations caused by weather conditions.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by one key airline — the main carrier on this route is Middle East Airlines (ME). Direct flights operate about once a week, which requires careful planning of your departure date. Detailed information on departure times and seat availability can be found in the interactive schedule below.
Flights Najaf — Beirut depart from Al-Najaf International Airport and arrive at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate flight time for a direct flight is about 1 hour and 30 minutes, considering the distance of 850 km and standard cruising speeds for commercial aircraft.
The main airline connecting Najaf and Lebanon is Middle East Airlines (ME).
Yes, there is a direct service on this route, although flight frequency is low — on average, one departure per week.
Flight costs are dynamic and depend on the booking date; you can check the current minimum for available dates in the price calendar on this page.
Flights from Iraq arrive at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
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