Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Doha.
Take your pick of 50 weekly Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DOH to BGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Qatar Airways is your gateway to discovering Baghdad (and perhaps some other great corners of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Qatar Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 91.55% of services arriving on schedule, Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier offering DOH to BGW flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DOH and BGW include:
Dubai Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is R 3,342. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,414. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to BGW by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DOH to BGW is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DOH make it to their destination as scheduled 83.59% of the time.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DOH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you're coming in on a late Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BGW:
Set yourself up with a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Baghdad and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Baghdad in April.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to BGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Mosul is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another essential stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.