Flying from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport (BGW). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to BGW won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Seattle to BGW with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SEA and BGW include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to BGW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BGW:
Travel beyond Baghdad and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Baghdad International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
R 12,023 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport. A return flight starts from R 19,363. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to BGW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Seattle to Baghdad International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Seattle 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 notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the best deal on a flight from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Baghdad. August is when most people book flights from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Lock in your Seattle to BGW plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Baghdad right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Baghdad International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet are must-do's during your Baghdad adventure.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north of Baghdad, a trip to Kirkuk will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Shoraw Grand Mosque, Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز.
Around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad, Najaf is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام).
