IraqNJF
Najaf
Daily and cheap, mostly for pilgrims
OpenNo visa
Visa
Iranians usually get a visa on arrival; during Arbaeen entry has been free. Ask about the current conditions before travelling.
Money and payment
Iraqi dinar. Dollars are accepted everywhere, and around the shrine rials are taken too.
Cash dominates. International cards work in the larger hotels.
Transit tips
- Iraqi Airways and Iran Air daily from Tehran; Mashhad and Isfahan have also been announced.
- Few options for continuing to Europe; mainly useful for reaching Turkey, Dubai and Doha.
Onward flights
Iraqi Airways to Istanbul, Dubai, Doha and Cairo.
Best for
- Pilgrimage
- Turkey and the Persian Gulf by an alternative route
Warnings
- In October 2026 the route was cut for several days; confirm the schedule the day before.
Visa rules and entry conditions for Iranian passport holders change frequently. This guide is based on public information as of the update date and is no substitute for checking with the embassy or the airline. Guides updated 2 November 2026