Travelling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Erbil.
Every week, there are 14 Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 00:30 Iraqi Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:00 with Iraqi Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your EBL to BGW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iraqi Airways is your ticket to exploring Baghdad (and maybe even some other great parts of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iraqi Airways.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates EBL to BGW flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EBL and BGW:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is R 2,154. A return ticket is currently R 10,526. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from EBL to BGW, reserve your trip ten months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
80.68% of flights leaving Erbil International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of EBL.
Erbil International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Erbil. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EBL:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you're getting in on a late Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BGW:
Travel farther out of Baghdad and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport to central Baghdad has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Baghdad in April.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Book your flights from Erbil International Airport to Baghdad International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EBL to BGW in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Mosul is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've seen Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Erbil is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No trip is complete without dropping by Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
