BGW - IST

£160 Find Cheap Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Baghdad to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£301
Typical prices: £239-£148
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/9Tue 8/9
BGW - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£457
Typical prices: £282-£175
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/6Sat 13/6
BGW - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • from £301 (return)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. Average duration is 3h 05m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul (BGW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Baghdad to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Baghdad to Istanbul

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 20:40
IST
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BGW
6h 55m
1 stop
£301Qatar Airways
Wed, 24 Jun - Thu, 16 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:25
IST
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BGW
14h 20m
1 stop
£301Qatar Airways
Sat, 20 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
04:25 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
7h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:25
IST
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BGW
14h 20m
1 stop
£302Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 03:20
IST
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BGW
7h 15m
1 stop
£303Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 03:20
IST
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BGW
7h 15m
1 stop
£304Qatar Airways
Sun, 26 Jul - Mon, 24 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:55
BGW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 03:20
IST
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BGW
7h 15m
1 stop
£310Qatar Airways
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
03:10 - 14:35
BGW
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IST
11h 25m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
15:35 - 02:20
IST
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BGW
10h 45m
1 stop
£315Aegean Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
03:10 - 19:55
BGW
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IST
16h 45m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:40 - 02:20
IST
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BGW
15h 40m
1 stop
£316Aegean Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
04:25 - 18:35
BGW
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IST
14h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:25
IST
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BGW
14h 20m
1 stop
£319Qatar Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
04:25 - 18:35
BGW
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IST
14h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:25
IST
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BGW
14h 20m
1 stop
£320Qatar Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Baghdad to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Baghdad to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £255 and £242 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £188, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£160
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Baghdad to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Baghdad to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Baghdad to Istanbul 
HassanFlew with Turkish Airlines
BGW
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IST
Jan 2026
Arrive at airport early and be ready fur multiple security checks
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
BGW
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IST
Mar 2025
. *Check-in online*: Turkish Airlines offers online check-in, which can save you time at the airport.

FAQs for booking Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Can an economy flight from Baghdad to Istanbul provide a comfortable journey?

    Yes. Royal Jordanian offers some of the cheapest tickets from Baghdad to Istanbul, and these economy flights provide a comfortable 31 inches of seat pitch on at least one leg of the flight. A light meal and streaming entertainment are provided on both legs of the flight.

  • Can I park my car at Baghdad International Airport BGW before my flight to Istanbul?

    Baghdad International Airport (BGW) has short-term and long-term parking lots opposite the terminal. These parking spots are uncovered, so your car will probably get very hot. So, be careful not to leave anything in your car that could be damaged by excessive heat while you are in Turkey.

  • What are some common connection cities on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    On Royal Jordanian one-stop flights, you will often connect in Amman. On MEA, the connection city is usually Beirut. Air Arabia stops in Dubai (SHJ), Qatar Airways stops in Doha, FlyDubai and Emirates stop in Dubai (DXB), and Egypt Air stops in Cairo.

  • Which cheap flights from Baghdad to Istanbul allow me to take the most luggage?

    Check Royal Jordanian flights carefully before you purchase a ticket because some flights offer one carry-on while others offer one carry-on and one checked bag, even though the difference in ticket price is negligible. The carry-on may not exceed 9 x 16 x 20 inches or 15 lb. The checked bag must not exceed total dimensions of 62 inches or 50 lb.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport was £160 for a one-way ticket and £301 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Baghdad and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Ajet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of £248 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ajet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £156 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Baghdad is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Baghdad with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Baghdad up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

  • The Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is a hub for Iraqi Airways, Fly Baghdad, Al Nasar Wings Airlines, Ishtar Airlines and others. Istanbul Airport IST is a hub for Turkish Airlines, OnurAir, MNG Airlines, and AtlasGlobal. Some of the cheapest BGW-to-IST airline tickets available from are aboard Fly Baghdad and Turkish Airlines.
  • Because Iraq has strict exit rules and visa requirements vary depending on your purpose of travel, Iraqi ancestry, and citizenship, be careful when obtaining a visa that your documentation will allow you to exit the country problem-free. If you're flying to Turkey as a tourist, you may apply for an e-visa upon arrival. Otherwise, you must get your visa in advance from the Turkish Consulate or Embassy.
  • If you are sending an Unaccompanied Minor from Baghdad to Istanbul, your best choice is a non-stop flight on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines offers two levels of service, Escort Service, primarily for children 2 to 6 years old, and Unaccompanied Minor Service, primarily for children 7 to 11 years old.
  • If you experience emotional or cognitive struggles when you travel, you can sign up for the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities Program, which is recognized by Istanbul Airport (IST). You will wear a sunflower lanyard which will discreetly alert airline and airport staff that you need extra time and assistance negotiating your way off the plane and through customs, collecting baggage, and finding ground transportation.
  • When you are looking for ground transportation from IST into downtown Istanbul, You can catch a Havaist bus about every 20 to 25 minutes. A 90-minute journey will drop you off about a 10-minute walk away from Sultanahamet Square. You can also take Metro line M11, switching to line M2, which will take you to Vezneciler Station, about a 15-minute walk from Sultanahamet Square.

Prefer to fly direct from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Baghdad Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Baghdad Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Baghdad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,UR Airlines, +1 more

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Baghdad to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Baghdad to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Baghdad to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4337 reviews
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

10.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2026
BOS - IST
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Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

This was my third time using Turkish Airlines. I was well satisfied with the overall experience! I believe that no one is perfect and that everyday we are trying to do the best we can to help others by giving a part of our lives through service. I believe from what I’ve seen that Turkish Airlines, have come close to that service! I will definitely recommend and reuse their services again! Thank you!

Flight was late but loading plane was much easier in Istanbul than athens. Food was so-so and choice was limited. Flight attendants were extremely courteous and helpful; however, it was difficult to get attention during night time service. Overall good experience and the price was right

Turkish Airlines is a solid airline. They use the less trustworthy Boeing airplanes on this route (VCE-IST) so the flights more bumpy then when I have flown on Airbus planes, but it was okay. The service good. They seem to offer a reasonable selection if movies, although no way to listen to them as they didn't provide me earpieces. The food was surprisingly good. The day was uncomfortable. The flight was on time.

Food and crew were superb. I flu with a 777 which has old TV screens. Although the movie selection was very good, screen was not sharp enough to wacht a movie

Poor connecting flight logistics and ground transportation for such enormous airport. Airline does not consider time required to complete the security check or transition from one to gate to another

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

The crew were kind and very helpful. Did not expect food service. Was served a warm soft sandwich bread , was delicious. Overall the service, the staff were great. Highly recommend others to try Turkish Airline

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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