Najaf flights normally depart from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), not Mehrabad. Check the airport code and terminal on your ticket and allow ample time to reach IKA from central Tehran.
A direct flight is usually around 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the schedule and airline. Departure and arrival times are local, so plan transfers using the ticket times rather than calculating from flight duration.
Arrive about three hours before departure. During Arbaeen and other major pilgrimage periods, traffic, check-in queues and group processing can be much heavier, so additional time is wise.
Requirements depend on nationality and current Iraqi rules. Confirm the correct visa or entry permission before buying a restrictive fare, carry the original passport used for booking and ensure every ticket name matches exactly.
Flights arrive at Al Najaf International Airport. The airport is separate from the shrine area and hotels; arrange an approved taxi, hotel pickup or group transfer and keep the destination address offline.
Yes by separate road transfer, but it is not included in a Tehran–Najaf ticket. Pre-arrange a reliable vehicle, expect checkpoints and traffic, and allow significantly more time during major religious events.
Use the allowance on the exact ticket because limits can vary by airline and seasonal service. Ask before carrying large religious items or liquids, label group baggage clearly and keep medicine and documents in cabin baggage.
Verify every passenger's passport spelling, ticket status, baggage allowance and return date individually. Do not assume one group voucher proves that all tickets are issued; keep the coordinator's phone number available offline.
Book very early for Arbaeen, Nowruz and major religious dates. Return seats can be harder to replace than outbound seats, so confirm both directions and choose changeable terms when the pilgrimage schedule is uncertain.