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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Baghdad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Baghdad

With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baghdad has to offer.

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When to visit Baghdad

Baghdad in October
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in October
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 43 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Baghdad

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Baghdad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Baghdad is to pick up a car hire from Erbil, which is about 320 km from Baghdad. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Erbil.

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Baghdad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Baghdad is to pick up a car hire from Erbil, which is about 320 km from Baghdad. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Erbil.

Airports near Baghdad

BGWBaghdad Intl
NJFNajaf Al Najaf Intl

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (389 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (10 reviews)
flydubai
Good (136 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
MEA
Good (100 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Pakistan International Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad

Most booked hotels in Baghdad

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Shanasheel Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Coral Baghdad Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£179+
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Babylon Rotana Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£168+
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Hiring a car in Baghdad

Hiring a car in Baghdad costs £56 per day, on average, or £222 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Baghdad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Baghdad is Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Baghdad costs £56 per day, on average, or £222 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Baghdad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Baghdad is Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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