Non-stop flights to Baghdad (BGW)
Baghdad International Airport is the second largest airport in Iraq. It is an international airport. In total there are 18 airports around the world that have direct flights to Baghdad, spread around 16 cities in 11 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Baghdad.
Baghdad is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Baghdad Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Baghdad Best time to visit Baghdad Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 604 flights arriving at Baghdad Airport, which are 140 flights per week or 20 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Baghdad are routes from Istanbul (IST) in Turkey and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW), also in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 211 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Baghdad International Airport.
The longest flight to Baghdad BGW is departing from Salalah (SLL). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,276 miles (2,054 km).
List of all direct flights to Baghdad
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Baghdad, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Baghdad.
Airlines flying to Baghdad
Currently, there are 20 airlines that fly to Baghdad. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most BGW flights:
What is the best time to visit Baghdad?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Baghdad are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Baghdad is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Business class flights to Baghdad
There are 9 airports that have flights to Baghdad in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BGW are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Baghdad
There are intercontinental flights to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) from Europe, Africa, the Middle-East and Southern Asia, as of July 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Baghdad
Aegean is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Baghdad. They fly seasonal from Athens (ATH).
Non-stop flights from Africa to Baghdad
Air Cairo: seasonal flights from Hurghada (HRG).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Cairo (CAI).
Nile Air: seasonal flights from Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Baghdad
Air Arabia: year-round flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Emirates: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
AJet: seasonal flights from Ankara (ESB) and year-round flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Fly Baghdad: seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
Pegasus: year-round flights from Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
UR Airlines: year-round flights from Istanbul (IST) and Trabzon (TZX).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Jeddah (JED).
Middle East (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Beirut (BEY).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round flights from Amman (AMM).
SalamAir: seasonal flights from Muscat (MCT) and Salalah (SLL).
Non-stop flights from India / South Asia to Baghdad
Caspian Airlines: year-round flights from Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
Iran Air: seasonal flights from Tehran (IKA).
International flights to Baghdad
Flights from Egypt to Baghdad
There are 2 airports in Egypt that have non-stop flights to Baghdad.
From Cairo, you can fly non-stop with Egyptair (Star Alliance) or Nile Air.
From Hurghada, the only airline with direct flights is Air Cairo. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Greece to Baghdad
Athens is the only city in Greece with direct flights to Baghdad. From Athens, direct flights are offered by Aegean (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in October.
All flights from Greece
Flights from Iran to Baghdad
If you are looking for a direct flight from Iran to Baghdad, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Mashhad, direct flights are offered by Caspian Airlines.
From Tehran, you can fly non-stop with Caspian Airlines or Iran Air.
All flights from Iran
Flights from Jordan to Baghdad
In Jordan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Baghdad is Amman. From Amman, direct flights are offered by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
All flights from Jordan
Flights from Lebanon to Baghdad
There is 1 airport in Lebanon that has a direct connection to Baghdad, which is Beirut. From Beirut, direct flights are offered by Middle East (SkyTeam).
All flights from Lebanon
Flights from Oman to Baghdad
In Oman, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Baghdad.
From Muscat and Salalah, you can fly with SalamAir.
All flights from Oman
Flights from Qatar to Baghdad
In Qatar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Baghdad is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Baghdad
Jeddah is the only city in Saudi Arabia with direct flights to Baghdad. From Jeddah, direct flights are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Flights from Syria to Baghdad
There is 1 airport in Syria that has a direct connection to Baghdad, which is Damascus. From Damascus, direct flights are offered by Fly Cham. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Syria
Flights from Turkey to Baghdad
If you are looking for a direct flight from Turkey to Baghdad, there are 4 airports to choose from.
From Ankara, you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Fly Baghdad, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and UR Airlines.
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
From Trabzon, the only airline with direct flights is UR Airlines.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Baghdad
There are 2 airports in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights to Baghdad.
From Dubai, you can fly non-stop with Emirates or Flydubai.
From Dubai (Sharjah), the only airline with direct flights is Air Arabia.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Alternative airports near Baghdad
Flying to an alternative airport near Baghdad could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Baghdad (BGW) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Al Najaf (NJF).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Baghdad?
There is 1 airport in Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
What is the best airport to fly into Baghdad?
The most convenient airport to fly into Baghdad is Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
How many airlines fly to Baghdad?
There are 20 airlines flying to Baghdad from 18 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Baghdad?
AJet, SalamAir and UR Airlines operate most flights to Baghdad. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Baghdad?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying to Baghdad.
How many nonstop flights are there to Baghdad?
There are roughly 604 flights arriving at Baghdad every month (or 140 flights each week), from a total of 18 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Baghdad Airport?
The official name of Baghdad Airport is Baghdad International Airport.
What is the airport code of Baghdad Airport?
The airport code of Baghdad Airport is BGW.
What are the most popular flights to Baghdad?
Istanbul, Istanbul (Sabiha) and Amman are the 3 most popular routes to Baghdad. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Baghdad, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Baghdad?
| Istanbul to Baghdad | 3h 5m |
| Istanbul (Sabiha) to Baghdad | 2h 55m |
| Amman to Baghdad | 1h 45m |
| Beirut to Baghdad | 1h 35m |
| Doha to Baghdad | 3h 15m |
