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Cheap flights to Baghdad, Iraq
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $1,109 | From Las Vegas to Baghdad |
| One-way from | $785 | One-way flight from Las Vegas to Baghdad |
Cheapest Prices for Baghdad flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Baghdad?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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LAS - BGW Price
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$909 - $1,649
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BGW Temperature
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59 - 111.2 °F
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BGW Rainfall
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0 - 1.18 inches
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Baghdad?
At the moment, Wednesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Baghdad. Friday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Baghdad?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Baghdad. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Baghdad, Iraq?
Flights to the Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad, Iraq from the United States range anywhere from 23h to over 40h, depending on how many connecting flights there are and which U.S. city is the departure city.
Where can you get direct flights from the United States to Baghdad?
Unfortunately, there are no direct, nonstop flights from the United States to Baghdad. Instead, travelers from the U.S. must take a one-, two or three-stop connecting flight to the Baghdad International Airport.
How do you get from Baghdad airport to the city center?
From the Baghdad International Airport, travelers have a few options to get to the city center quickly. Taking a taxi is an affordable and quick way to get into downtown Baghdad; visitors can get from the airport to the city center in about 30m, depending on traffic. It’s recommended that travelers book transit to downtown before the day of their arrival.
Another option is to take a hotel shuttle from the Baghdad International Airport to one of the downtown hotels near the city center, like Warwick Hotel Babylon. Another option to get from the airport to the city center is the bus. Bus tickets are available at kiosks inside of the airport, although prices will vary, as will wait times.
And, of course, if travelers have more of a budget to work with and like to travel with more autonomy, renting a car at the Baghdad International Airport is also an option.
What are some things to do in Baghdad?
Although it may not be a well-known travel hotspot, there’s much to do in Baghdad. A few popular sights, landmarks, and destinations are The Baghdad Museum, the National Baghdad Museum, the Al-Jawaidan Holy Shrine, the Al-Shaheed Monument, the Abu Hanifa Mosque and many more religious monuments. And for those looking for fun activities, there’s Escape the Room Iraq (a popular escape/puzzle room) and Zawraa Park, which is an amusement park in midtown. Great for families and couples, Zawraa Park has a Ferris wheel that offers up breathtaking views of the city, a kid-friendly zoo, go-carts, a boating lake and much more.
For tourists visiting and looking to do some shopping for clothes or possibly souvenirs, there are many options because Baghdad has large malls. There’s the Al Mansur Mall, Babylon Mall, and Maximall. And for those looking to dine out while visiting Iraq’s capital city, there are quite a few options. For breakfast, tourists enjoy chowing down at Royal Galaxy Restaurant and Samad Restaurant. Visitors rave about Saj Alreef Baghdad, Ahwak, Al-Areesha Restaurant, Beston Sammad, and Aroma Restaurant.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Baghdad?
Yes, travelers flying from the United States to Baghdad need a valid passport. However, The Department of State warns its citizens that it may be dangerous to visit Iraq because of the country’s high counts of violence, kidnappings, and other crime. Also, it’s recommended that visitors have a couple of blank pages in their passports for their stamps and that their passports do not expire at least 6 months prior to leaving Iraq.
