Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Baghdad is two hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MAD to BGW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAD and BGW:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is R 3,525. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,943. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to BGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to BGW.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Venture beyond Baghdad and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
Booking your ride from Baghdad International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 by car.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Baghdad in April.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Baghdad International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD 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 once you've seen Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include 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 seeing Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.