Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, making Baghdad eight hours ahead of Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH 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.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAH and BGW:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
R 10,841 is the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 19,970. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAH to BGW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAH to BGW.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Baghdad and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Baghdad. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IAH 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
Baghdad has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Iraq you should also see. Around 354 kilometres north of Baghdad, a trip to Mosul will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Erbil is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No trip is complete without seeing Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
