Travelling from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Najaf is 7 hours ahead of Toronto. Al-Ashraf International Airport is located in Najaf, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to NJF. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Take a moment to freshen up during your flight from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport with a stopover. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a great option between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and NJF.
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to NJF:
About Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
Arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport? Collect your luggage and go straight to a hotel. Two good choices near NJF are Granada Hotel and Royal Eagle Hotel.
Getting from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to central Najaf
Al-Ashraf International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Najaf. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
C$894 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,657. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To score flight tickets from Toronto to NJF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Najaf in April when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Toronto to NJF, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Najaf, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 47ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 20ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport.
More about Najaf
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Al-Ashraf International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Najaf:
Al Sahlah Great Mosque and Great Mosque of Kufa are just two of the major attractions to add to your Najaf to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Al-Najjar Mosque.
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