Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Baghdad is one hour behind Dubai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from DXB to BGW start at 01:20 — the first with Iraqi Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:00 with Iraqi Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your DXB to BGW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport, so jetting to Baghdad (and then exploring more of Iraq!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
Flydubai tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DXB to BGW flights, with 90.91% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and BGW include:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
R 3,454 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,675. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DXB to BGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DXB to BGW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're getting in on a late Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Palm Hotel is a comfortable option close to BGW. Or check in and relax at Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel before continuing to your final destination.
Pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Baghdad and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
September is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Baghdad in March.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Baghdad International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to BGW in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Baghdad, now it's time to explore more of Iraq. Journey around 354 kilometres north to Mosul to tick off its leading sights. From Rabban Hormizd Monastery to Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah), your itinerary will be busy.
Erbil is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No journey is complete without visiting Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil.


