Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Baghdad two hours ahead of Vienna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your VIE to BGW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is R 2,515. A round-trip fare right now is R 5,635. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from VIE to BGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
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Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
80% of flights leaving Vienna Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of VIE.
Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to BGW are Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel.
Book a Baghdad International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Baghdad and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Baghdad. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Vienna Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Baghdad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VIE to BGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Mosul is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another essential stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil.
