Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the two main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
The timezone in Najaf is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to NJF.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to NJF leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Located around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can arrive at SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to NJF flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel are great choices near NJF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Right now, P19,208 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P36,487. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to NJF, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Najaf. August is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Najaf is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Book your Kuala Lumpur to NJF plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Najaf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Najaf right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Al-Ashraf International Airport:
Your Najaf trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام).
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've seen Najaf. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Najaf, Nasiriyah is another essential stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum.
