Flying from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
Baghdad is eight hours behind Melbourne. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BGW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to BGW even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BGW flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights out of here land when expected.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Set yourself up with a Baghdad International Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Baghdad and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
R 10,253 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport. Return flights start at R 23,355. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BGW, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to BGW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport (BGW). August is the most popular month to visit Baghdad. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
When booking your Melbourne to BGW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Baghdad International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Baghdad when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Al-Kadhimiya Mosque followed by Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Baghdad, now it's time to explore more of Iraq. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Kirkuk to check off its leading sights. From Shoraw Grand Mosque to Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز, your itinerary will be busy.
Najaf is another well-known 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).