Popular Airport | Shiraz Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 827 Km |
Although you will come across public transportation in Najaf city center, it is very difficult for you find a public transportation vehicle that goes directly to Najaf Airport. Therefore, you need to choose from alternatives such as rental car, transfer services or taking a taxi. It takes a maximum of 10-15 minutes to reach the airport from the city center.
Najaf taxi service, which is very common in the city center, provides direct transportation from the city center to the airport. However, it should be noted that taking a taxi is a little more costly compared to other transportation options. The taxi driver will charge you about 13-17 dollar to go to the airport. Transportation by taxi takes about 10 minutes. Wherever you are in the city, you can call a taxi by contacting Hello Taxi at +964 750 418 0000.
In order you rent a car in Najaf, you need to make a pre-booking and have an international driver's license. If you meet these conditions, you can rent a car just in a few minutes. You can reach Najaf Airport, which is located very close to the city, in 8-10 minutes when traffic is not heavy.
Najaf International Airport, which has been active since 20 July 2008, is a medium-sized airport with a single terminal. Najaf Airport, which is located nearly 8 kilometers away from the city center, has shopping stores, resting halls, eating and drinking areas where you can have a pleasant time while waiting for your flight. In addition, you can also benefit from the facilities such as currency exchange office, ATM machines, free internet access and car rental offices.
Taxi is the most preferred means of transportation to get to the center of Shiraz from Shahid Dastghaib International Airport. However, if you need a comfortable means of transportation during your travel, you can rent a car at the airport. Bus and metro alternatives are available for passengers who want to keep their transportation costs at the lowest level. However, the stops of both bus and metro are at the airport exit and are not recommended for travellers with large or heavy luggage.
Europcar company is offering car rental service at the airport. You can reach the city center in 15 minutes with the car you rent driving northwest on Modarres Boulevard.
You can always find a taxi at the airport. Since the oil prices are low in Iran, taxis are among the most preferred means of transportation. However, be careful about the fares and ask the driver to turn on the taximeter. If necessary, you can bargain with the driver. Under normal traffic conditions, it is possible to reach the city center in 15 minutes by taxi.
If you want to keep your transportation costs low and your luggage is not heavy, you can reach Shiraz city center in half an hour by getting on a bus from the stop one kilometer away from the airport.
Metro stop is located at a short walking distance at the airport exit. You can get to the city center in just 15 minutes.