Flying from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport is 2 hours 54 minutes.
Baghdad (where Baghdad International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 79 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 01:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from IST to BGW is with AJet at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to BGW, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport departing IST include:
We make it easy to find a flight from Istanbul to BGW with a stopover. To see the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and BGW include:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
IST is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)? Check out the fares flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The most popular airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to BGW taking off from SAW include:
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BGW include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to BGW:
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BGW:
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport to the centre of Baghdad is about 30 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
ج.م. 3,480 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 9,293. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from Istanbul to BGW by booking at least 2 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Baghdad, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Istanbul to BGW for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC to 47ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Baghdad is to check out its most popular sights. Highlights include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
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