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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 265
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 9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Baghdad

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,295 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (343 reviews)
Ajet
Good (25 reviews)
flydubai
Good (149 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (56 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (861 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (119 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (37 reviews)
MEA
Good (123 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around S$ 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 226 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 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.