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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Baghdad International Airport? If you want to travel to Baghdad International Airport next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,300. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

Emirates, Air Arabia, flydubai and Coyne Airways all fly non-stop to Baghdad International.
The cheapest month to fly to Baghdad International is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baghdad International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Baghdad International is AED 1,119. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Baghdad International Airport is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Baghdad is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Baghdad International.

Flying to Baghdad International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,119
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week74

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How to find cheap flights to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Baghdad International Airport is AED 657. A round-trip plane ticket to BGW right now is AED 1,119.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to BGW goes up or down.

  • Score a bargain on tickets to Baghdad, where Baghdad International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to discover a great deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Baghdad. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Baghdad International Airport.

Best time to go to Baghdad

  • You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Baghdad in May.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to BGW that suits your itinerary and budget.

  • If you'd love to experience Baghdad at its busiest, book your flights to BGW for January. Going on vacation during peak seasons typically means more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Baghdad are often more affordable.

  • The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Baghdad is warmest in July, averaging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF).

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 5ºC (41ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • June gives you the best chance of sunshine. This is the driest month in Baghdad.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around two days of rainfall.

Traveling to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know

  • Fly to Baghdad in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Baghdad International Airport:

  • If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your BGW plane ticket with Qatar Airways. Up to 92% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.

  • Once you arrive at BGW, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • After a late or long flight to BGW, unwind at Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel is another stay close to Baghdad International Airport where you can enjoy a good night's sleep.

  • Flights out of Baghdad International Airport reach their destination on schedule 77% of the time. This percentage highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.

  • Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad, Baghdad Province, Iraq.

Getting to central Baghdad from Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

Baghdad highlights

  • These popular attractions should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Baghdad:

    • Al-Kadhimiya Mosque: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 8 kilometers north of the center.

    • Abu noass garden park: You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometers east of the center. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Baghdad.

    • Mosque of the Prophet: Need one more reason to visit Baghdad? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 10 kilometers northeast of the city center.

How to get to Abū Ghurayb from Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

  • Going directly to Abū Ghurayb? From BGW, it'll take around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometers from the airport.

Traveling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Karbala

  • Karbala is another city that you can easily get to from Baghdad International Airport. It's about 80 kilometers away.

  • Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Another city in Iraq that earns its place on your itinerary is Kirkuk. From Baghdad, it's around 241 kilometers north and features highlights like Kirkuk Citadel and Shoraw Grand Mosque. Stop by Al-Adel Mosque too. Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) handles most flights into the city.

  • Roughly 137 kilometers south of Baghdad, Najaf makes for a memorable detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Al Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) is the most convenient way to arrive here.

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