Flying from Faisalabad Airport (LYP) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Faisalabad.
To ensure you catch your LYP to BGW flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYP and BGW:
Bahrain International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faisalabad Airport (LYP) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Currently, R 5,048 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,484. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LYP to BGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Faisalabad Airport (LYP)
When it comes to Faisalabad Airport's on-time performance, 69.78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Faisalabad Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Faisalabad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from LYP, book a night at Royalton Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you have a late Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BGW:
Secure yourself a Baghdad International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Baghdad and experience places that fly under the radar.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Baghdad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Faisalabad Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you want to visit Baghdad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYP to BGW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres north of Baghdad, a visit to Mosul will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another essential stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
