Flying from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Belfast. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad.
Your flight from Belfast to BGW won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to BGW flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
69% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport? Collect your bags and go directly to the comfort of a hotel near BGW. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will have you in snooze mode sooner.
Pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Baghdad and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Belfast to Baghdad International Airport flight.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Baghdad. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
$864 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport. Return flights start from $1,570. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to BGW, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
May is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Baghdad based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Belfast to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Baghdad International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque and Great Mosque are just two of the top attractions to put on your Baghdad itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Baghdad, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Kirkuk to check off its top sights. From Kirkuk Citadel to Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Najaf is another must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No journey is complete without dropping by Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.
