Travelling from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Amman's main base, Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Amman to Baghdad International Airport flight.
Baghdad (where Baghdad International Airport is located) and Amman share the UTC+3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is the most popular route. You can pick from 32 direct weekly services between AMM and BGW.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Amman to BGW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) can be booked from this terminal.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Amman to Baghdad International Airport leaving from AMM include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between AMM and BGW is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 91.46% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Travelling from central Amman to AMM takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Amman to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Amman Queen Alia International Airport:
Amman Queen Alia International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AMM arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Arriving on a late flight from Amman to Baghdad International Airport? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near BGW. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will have you hitting the pillow sooner.
Secure yourself a Baghdad International Airport rental car from top providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Baghdad and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Amman to Baghdad International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, central Baghdad is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Baghdad International Airport is $371. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $599. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Amman to BGW, book your plane ticket 11 months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Amman to Baghdad International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Amman to Baghdad International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Baghdad. October is when most people book flights from Amman to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Amman to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Amman to Baghdad International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Baghdad
Once you've booked your flight from Amman to Baghdad International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Baghdad:
Your visit to Baghdad should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
Kirkuk is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen Baghdad. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Kirkuk Citadel, Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Iraq, head for Najaf, about 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him are among its highlights.