Traveling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Take your pick of ten weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Hi Fly Malta is the earliest you can take. Hi Fly Malta operates the latest service of the day at 09:15.
Your AUH to BGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Baghdad (and then seeing more of Iraq!) is a cinch with Hi Fly Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Hi Fly Malta is the top choice for travelers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between AUH and BGW:
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is $155. A round-trip fare is currently $254. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from AUH to BGW by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AUH to BGW.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Book a hotel near BGW if you're on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Secure yourself a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Baghdad and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport to the center of Baghdad has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Baghdad in April.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Baghdad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 86ºF and 117ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 41ºF and 68ºF. Look for cheap tickets from AUH to BGW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Baghdad, now it's time to explore other parts of Iraq. Journey about 220 miles north to Mosul to check off its leading attractions. From Nergal Gate - Nineveh to Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Erbil is another sought-after destination in Iraq and is around 200 miles north of Baghdad. No journey is complete without a visit to Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
