Introduction
When to visit
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 April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 228
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

BGWBaghdad Intl
NJFAl Najaf Intl

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (431 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,943 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (618 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (888 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Ajet
Good (27 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (56 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (348 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (130 reviews)
MEA
Good (124 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (38 reviews)
Pakistan International Airlines
Good (52 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around S$ 129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 337 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad

Hiring a car in Baghdad

The most frequently booked car type in Baghdad is Full-size (Class Full-size Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Baghdad is Full-size (Class Full-size Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.