Travelling from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to BGW won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Los Angeles to BGW leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is around 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Van Nuys Airport and BGW:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Los Angeles to BGW? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BGW:
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport, R 7,231 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 15,731. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Los Angeles to BGW. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Getting cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Baghdad, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Baghdad. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to BGW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 47ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 20ºC.
More about Baghdad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Baghdad right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport:
Baghdad Tower and Iraqi Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Baghdad travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Al-Shaheed Monument.
Complete your Baghdad trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Baghdad and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport.