Flying from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to BGW. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to BGW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to BGW flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and BGW:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Baghdad International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Have a late flight from London to Baghdad International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BGW and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Baghdad and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Baghdad International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Currently, R 2,127 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Baghdad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,037. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BGW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Baghdad International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from London to Baghdad International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Baghdad. August is when most people book flights from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Baghdad International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Baghdad
After booking your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Baghdad:
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque and Great Mosque are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Baghdad itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
Kirkuk is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Baghdad. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Shoraw Grand Mosque, Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز.
Najaf is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No trip is complete without seeing Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام).
