Flights from Iraq

Flights from Iraq

Planning a trip from Iraq? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 5 airports across the country, traveling from Iraq is easy and accessible. International flights are available from every airport, while 3 airports offer intercontinental flights. Unfortunately, there are no domestic flights in Iraq.

As of September 2026, Iraq has 945 flights to 35 airports in 17 different countries. Those flights are operated by 28 different airlines — including 7 low-cost airlines — which give you a wide range of options to suit your travel preferences and budget. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Iraq are: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Iraq. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Iraq? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class and First Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld.

All airports in Iraq

Travel from Iraq!

Explore all 5 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. The biggest airports are located in Baghdad and Erbil, and together, the top 2 airports in these cities account for over 80% of all departing flights this month.

Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.

Airlines flying from Iraq

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 28 airlines operate flights from Iraq, including 7 low-cost carriers. Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, UR Airlines and AJet are the leading airlines. They handle 64% of all departures from the country.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Iraq. If you're specifically looking for low-cost options, check the dedicated section further down the page.

Low-cost Airlines flying from Iraq

For budget-friendly airfare, consider booking with one of the 7 low-cost airlines departing from Iraq. Among them, Pegasus, Flydubai and AJet stand out for offering the most flights. Together they operate 267 flights this month, accounting for 77% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Iraq. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Iraq by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Iraq arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

Where can I fly from Iraq within 2 hours?

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Long-haul flights from Iraq

Explore all long-haul destinations from Iraq with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.

Best time to travel from Iraq

Traveling from Iraq offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including oceanic / maritime, hot mediterranean, desert and warm mediterranean. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Iraq, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

You can find direct flights from Iraq to 13 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Iraq currently offers non-stop flights to 13 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🏜️ Desert destinations

If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Iraq, consider these 8 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.

🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations

As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.

Countries with direct flights from Iraq

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Iraq?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Iraq. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 17 countries, spread across Asia, Europe and Africa.

Non-stop flights from Iraq

The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Iraq, organized by popularity. Currently, 35 destination airports located in 17 countries, located in Asia, Europe and Africa. Travel options from Iraq may be somewhat limited when it comes to direct flights, but you can find all your options here:

Flying First Class from Iraq

Where to start your First Class flight journey?

For a First Class flight from Iraq, your only option is Basra Airport, connecting you to the only available First Class destination, Dubai Airport, located in United Arab Emirates.

Explore the full list of First Class options below.

First Class airports in Iraq

Destinations offering First Class flights

Business Class flights from Iraq

Flying Business Class from Iraq

Did you know that you can fly business class from 5 airports in Iraq? Together, those airports connect to 17 destinations in 11 countries globally.

The most popular airports for business class travelers include Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Basra (BSR), Sulaymaniyah (ISU) and Al Najaf (NJF).

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Iraq!

Business Class airports in Iraq

Destinations with Business Class flights

International flights from Iraq to Asia

In total there are 19 cities in 9 countries across Asia that you can reach by direct flight. Those flights depart from one of 5 international airports in Iraq.

Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Jordan offer the most direct destinations within Asia. The most common departure airports are Baghdad and Erbil. Together, these airports handle 78% of all 831 international flights scheduled in September.

The most popular destinations are Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW), Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Dubai (DXB).

A total of 21 airlines, including 5 budget airlines, connect Iraq with 50 international routes to 9 countries in Asia. Of the various airlines, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, AJet and Air Arabia operate the majority of international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Turkey from Iraq

5 Airports in Iraq offer direct flights to 5 destinations in Turkey. Altogether, there are 13 direct routes to Turkey, operated by 7 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Pegasus and AJet.

Iraq to Turkey with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 41 more destinations in Turkey that require only 1 stop:

Flights to United Arab Emirates from Iraq

5 Airports in Iraq offer direct flights to 2 destinations in United Arab Emirates. Altogether, there are 9 direct routes to United Arab Emirates, operated by Flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Flydubai and Air Arabia.

Iraq to United Arab Emirates with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 3 more destinations in United Arab Emirates that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Jordan from Iraq

5 Airports in Iraq offer direct flights to only one airport in Jordan: Amman Airport. Altogether, there are 5 direct routes to Jordan, operated by Royal Jordanian.

Iraq to Jordan with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 2 more destinations in Jordan:

Flights to Lebanon from Iraq

There are 3 airports in Iraq directly connected to only one airport in Lebanon: Beirut Airport. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Lebanon, operated by 4 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Qatar from Iraq

5 Airports in Iraq offer direct flights to only one airport in Qatar: Doha Airport. Altogether, there are 5 direct routes to Qatar, operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights to Iran from Iraq

4 Airports in Iraq offer direct flights to 4 destinations in Iran. In total there are 8 non-stop routes to Iran, operated by 4 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Iraq to Iran with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 17 more destinations in Iran that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Syria from Iraq

There are 2 airports in Iraq directly connected to 2 destinations in Syria. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Syria, operated by Fly Cham.

Iraq to Syria with a stopover

Looking for more options? There is one more destination available if you'd consider a stopover. Erbil, Baghdad and Al Najaf Airport currently offer 1-stop flights to Deir ez-Zor:

Flights to Oman from Iraq

There are 2 airports in Iraq directly connected to 2 destinations in Oman. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Oman, operated by SalamAir, a low-cost airline.

Iraq to Oman with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 4 more destinations in Oman:

Flights to Kuwait from Iraq

Al Najaf Airport is the only airport in Iraq that is directly connected to Kuwait, with flights to Kuwait City Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Kuwait from Iraq, operated by Kuwait Airways.

Intercontinental flights from Iraq

Non-stop flights from Iraq are available to 2 continents beyond Asia, with destinations in 8 countries across Africa and Europe. Those direct connections ensure that Iraq is reasonably well connected to the world, while significantly more destinations can be reached with just one stopover.

From the 3 intercontinental airports in Iraq, 20 unique flight routes connect to 16 airports outside of Asia. This extensive connectivity is facilitated by 10 airlines, including 3 low-cost carriers.

Discover Germany, Egypt and Denmark, which offer the best intercontinental flight connections from Iraq.

Below, you'll find all 114 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from Iraq to Europe

Travelers from Iraq have access to direct flights to 7 countries across Europe. 7 airlines offer these non-stop routes, including 3 low-cost airlines, resulting in a total of 17 direct flight routes to the continent.

Iraq to Germany Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Iraq to 8 direct destinations in Germany. Amounting to a total of 9 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, including 2 low-cost carriers (Eurowings and Condor).

Iraq to Germany with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 17 more destinations in Germany that require only 1 stop:

Iraq to Denmark Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Iraq and arrive at Copenhagen Airport, the only airport in Denmark with direct flights from Iraq. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by FlexFlight and UR Airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: SalamAir.

Iraq to Denmark with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 6 more destinations in Denmark:

Iraq to Netherlands Flights

When you fly directly from Iraq to Netherlands, this will be from Erbil Airport as it's the only airport in Iraq with direct connections. Upon entering Netherlands, you will arrive at Amsterdam Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Iraq. Flights are operated by FlexFlight and UR Airlines, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Iraq to Netherlands with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 4 airports in Iraq offer flights to 3 more destinations in Netherlands that require only 1 stop:

Iraq to Croatia Flights

When you fly directly from Iraq to Croatia, this will be from Erbil Airport as it's the only airport in Iraq with direct connections. Upon entering Croatia, you will arrive at Rijeka Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Iraq. Flights are operated by FlexFlight and UR Airlines, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Iraq to Croatia with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 6 more destinations in Croatia:

Iraq to United Kingdom Flights

When you fly directly from Iraq to United Kingdom, this will be from Erbil Airport as it's the only airport in Iraq with direct connections. Upon entering United Kingdom, you will arrive at London Gatwick Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Iraq. Flights are operated by FlexFlight and UR Airlines, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Iraq to United Kingdom with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 26 more destinations in United Kingdom:

Iraq to Greece Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Iraq and arrive at Athens Airport, the only airport in Greece with direct flights from Iraq. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Aegean.

Iraq to Greece with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 36 more destinations in Greece:

Iraq to Austria Flights

Direct flights from Iraq to Austria are all departing from Erbil, which is the only city in Iraq that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Austria, you will arrive at Vienna Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Iraq. Flights are operated by Austrian.

Iraq to Austria with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 5 more destinations in Austria that require only 1 stop:

Direct flights from Iraq to Africa

From Iraq you can only fly non-stop to Africa, more specifically to Egypt. 3 airlines offer these non-stop routes, resulting in a total of 3 direct flight routes to the continent.

Iraq to Egypt Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Iraq to 2 direct destinations in Egypt. Amounting to a total of 3 non-stop flight routes, operated by Egyptair, Nile Air and Air Cairo, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Iraq to Egypt with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Iraq that have 1-stop flights to 10 more destinations in Egypt:

Most popular routes from Iraq

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Iraq. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Iraq with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Iraq:

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