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✈️ Cheap flights to Iraq
Compare fares to Iraq from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Baghdad Intl / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Iraq
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGW | Baghdad Intl / New Al Muthana Air Base | Baghdad | Main |
| NJF | Al Najaf Intl | Najaf | Main |
| KIK | Kirkuk Intl | Kirkuk | Main |
| EBL | Erbil Intl | Arbil | Main |
| BSR | Basra Intl | Basra | Main |
| ISU | Jalal Talabani Intl | Sulaymaniyah | Regional |
Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Najaf and Sulaymaniyah airports have international flights, mostly via Middle Eastern hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. Land borders with neighbouring countries exist, but rules and safety vary, so check before travelling overland.
📅 Best time to fly to Iraq
Best: March to April and October to November – warm, pleasant days ideal for exploring ruins and cities.
Cheaper shoulder season: Late February and early May – comfortable temperatures but heat returning quickly in the south.
Avoid: June to September – extreme heat across central and southern Iraq, often well above 45°C.
Weather by month in Baghdad
- 16°Jan⛅
- 19°Feb⛅
- 24°Mar⛅
- 30°Apr⛅
- 37°May☀️
- 43°Jun☀️
- 45°Jul☀️
- 45°Aug☀️
- 41°Sep☀️
- 34°Oct☀️
- 24°Nov⛅
- 18°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Iraq
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Baghdad | 4,106 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| New York → Baghdad | 9,630 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Baghdad | 12,325 km | 15 h 30 min | |
| Chicago → Baghdad | 10,327 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Miami → Baghdad | 11,212 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Baghdad | 12,012 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Baghdad | 9,740 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Baghdad | 3,841 km | 5 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Baghdad | 3,452 km | 4 h 50 min | |
| Dubai → Baghdad | 1,398 km | 2 h 20 min | |
| Delhi → Baghdad | 3,165 km | 4 h 30 min | |
| Mumbai → Baghdad | 3,247 km | 4 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Baghdad | 7,147 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Baghdad | 13,406 km | 16 h 50 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Iraq
- Baghdad – A storied city of museums, markets, mosques and riverside cafés with deep Abbasid roots.
- Babylon – The ruins of a legendary ancient capital, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Ur – Home to the great Ziggurat and the tradition of Abraham's birthplace.
- Erbil – A lively city crowned by its ancient citadel, with bustling bazaars below.
- Mesopotamian Marshes – Vast reed marshes, a UNESCO site where Marsh Arab traditions live on.
- Karbala – One of the holiest cities in Shia Islam, centred on the Shrine of Imam Hussein.
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Flights to Iraq: questions
What is the main airport in Iraq?
The main international airport is Baghdad Intl / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) in Baghdad. Other airports with scheduled flights include Najaf (NJF), Kirkuk (KIK), Arbil (EBL).
How long is the flight from London to Iraq?
A nonstop flight from London to Baghdad covers about 4,106 km and takes around 5 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Iraq?
March to April and October to November – warm, pleasant days ideal for exploring ruins and cities.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Iraq?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: Late February and early May – comfortable temperatures but heat returning quickly in the south.
Do I need a visa to fly to Iraq?
It depends on your passport. See our Iraq visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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