Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Baghdad.
To ensure you catch your BGW to MAD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BGW and MAD include:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
$250 is the best price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts at $543. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BGW to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BGW to MAD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Got an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport? Stay somewhere near BGW, such as Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel close to MAD if you have a late Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BGW to MAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.