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$ 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 225
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
NJFAl Najaf Intl

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (232 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (460 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (344 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (56 reviews)
Ajet
Good (26 reviews)
flydubai
Good (147 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (868 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (127 reviews)
MEA
Good (123 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
Nile Air
Good (18 reviews)
UR Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around S$ 121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 221 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Baghdad is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.