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How to get fromMecca to Iraqby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Iraq by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane JED - NJF
    7h 54m
    $318–562
  2. Train, fly to Sulaymaniyah

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane JED - ISU
    9h 29m
    $234–689
  3. Train, fly to Baghdad International Airport

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane JED - BGW
    8h 1m
    $259–429
  4. Train, fly to Erbil International Airport

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane JED - EBL
    8h 10m
    $306–510

Jeddah (JED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Iraq. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then take the taxi to Baghdad.

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