How to find cheap flights to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Baghdad International Airport is $745. A return plane ticket to BGW right now is $1,307.
Book when it's best 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.
Around six months before your trip is a good time to book tickets to Baghdad, where Baghdad International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Baghdad. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Baghdad, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Baghdad International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Baghdad
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Baghdad is typically May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to BGW that suits your plans and budget.
Head to Baghdad in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BGW, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Baghdad then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Baghdad, averaging between 30ºC and 47ºC.
Ranging from 5ºC to 20ºC, January is when temperatures are lowest.
Travelling to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Offering direct flights to Baghdad International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Baghdad a breeze:
Want to get some rest or just freshen up after your flight to BGW? These hotels near Baghdad International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Getting to central Baghdad from Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
BGW is about 27 kilometres from central Baghdad.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to BGW, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Baghdad, unpack your suitcase at one of these top options:
Baghdad highlights
Baghdad Tower
Wondering what to do first after your flight to Baghdad International Airport? Baghdad Tower is a memorable introduction to the city. You'll find it around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Iraqi Museum
Head to Iraqi Museum and you'll be checking off one of the main attractions in Baghdad. It's about 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Al-Shaheed Monument
Take a detour to this highlight next. Al-Shaheed Monument is around 8 kilometres north-east of the centre and is one more essential Baghdad experience.
Complete your trip with a Baghdad car hire
Be sure to browse our car rentals in Baghdad after you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Baghdad International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it simple to compare prices and hit the road in your dream ride.