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Baghdad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Baghdad

With 7,22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baghdad has to offer.

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When to visit Baghdad

Baghdad in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 43 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Baghdad

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Airports near Baghdad

BGWBaghdad Intl
NJFNajaf Al Najaf Intl

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (210 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (307 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (427 reviews)
Ajet
Good (13 reviews)
flydubai
Good (141 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (49 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (93 reviews)
MEA
Good (111 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
Nile Air
Good (17 reviews)
Jordan Aviation
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around S$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad

Hiring a car in Baghdad

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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