Cheap flights from Al-Najaf to Istanbul from $226 NJF → IST, SAW
Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $505 with Iraqi Airways, 17 Nov – 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with Iraqi Airways, 29 Nov, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $226, Iraqi Airways, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $505, 17 Nov to 18 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $505 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iraqi Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$505
17 Nov – 18 Nov · Iraqi Airways
Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:05 p.m. · 8 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$505 17 Nov – 18 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 28 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $472 to $612.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 18 Nov | $505 | Iraqi Airways | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 20 Dec | $620 | Middle East Airlines | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $505.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iraqi Airways, Middle East Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $238 to $250.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$226
29 Nov · Iraqi Airways
Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · 3 h trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$226
29 Nov · Iraqi Airways
Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · 3 h trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$226 29 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $197 to $379.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 15 Nov to 8 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 29 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $242 | Iraqi Airways | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $249 | Royal Jordanian | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $226 | Iraqi Airways | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $251 | Iraqi Airways | Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $226.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Premium cabin fares from Al-Najaf to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Nov – 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 28 Sept and 12 Nov (27 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $508 | $490 | +4% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $489 | $489 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $612 | $612 | +25% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $236 | $221 | +3% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $237 | $221 | +3% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $230 | $197 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $250 | $230 | +9% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $281 | $245 | +22% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $250 | $249 | +9% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $269 | $261 | +17% | 28 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baghdad → Istanbul
145 km from Al-Najaf
$156
$349 less than flying from Al-Najaf
22 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 · BGW → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Baghdad → Istanbul
145 km from Al-Najaf
$83
$143 less than flying from Al-Najaf
18 Dec · BGW → SAW · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Nov – 18 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $505 with Iraqi Airways, 17 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with Iraqi Airways, 29 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $238 to $250.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $505, 17 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $226, 29 Nov, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
In 27 days of prices between 28 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $226 with Iraqi Airways, 29 Nov, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iraqi Airways on 29 Nov, takes 3 h from Al-Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Al-Najaf to Istanbul?
Between 15 Nov and 8 Dec, Iraqi Airways has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Royal Jordanian on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work