Flying from New York to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to BGW.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to BGW leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Baghdad International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and BGW include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to BGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Baghdad International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Touching down on a late flight from New York to Baghdad International Airport? Grab your bags and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near BGW. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will have you turning in quicker.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your New York to Baghdad International Airport flight.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, central Baghdad is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Currently, R 5,075 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Baghdad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,664. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to BGW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Baghdad International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to BGW.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Baghdad International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Baghdad. January is when most people book flights from New York to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your New York to BGW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Baghdad International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Baghdad International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of things to do in Baghdad when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for 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 other corners of Iraq. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Kirkuk to tick off its popular sights. From Kirkuk Citadel to Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad, Najaf is another favourite stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.