Travelling from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Baghdad is eight hours ahead of Washington DC. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to BGW. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and BGW:
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Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to BGW flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport. Palm Hotel is one option close to BGW. Or check in and relax at Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel before heading to your final destination.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport flight.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Central Baghdad is around 19 kilometres from Baghdad International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
R 8,560 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport. Return flights start at R 15,008. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to BGW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW). January is when most people visit Baghdad. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Book a Washington DC to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Baghdad right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Baghdad itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Kirkuk is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've seen Baghdad. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Kirkuk Citadel, Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque.
Najaf is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No trip is complete without a visit to Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.