Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Baghdad.
Flights from BGW to AMM start from 00:25 — the earliest with Royal Jordanian. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Royal Jordanian. In total, you can choose from 50 weekly Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BGW to AMM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Amman (and then exploring more of Jordan!) is a snap with Iraqi Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport.
Iraqi Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Royal Jordanian tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BGW to AMM flights, with 89.7% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGW and AMM:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight is R 2,227. A round-trip ticket is currently R 6,285. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGW to AMM.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BGW to AMM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
72.91% of flights departing from Baghdad International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near BGW? If you've booked an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and explore beyond Amman's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Amman. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Amman. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Amman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGW to AMM in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Jordan you should also see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a visit to Zarqa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
Irbid is another standout destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No journey is complete without a visit to EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.