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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£268
Typical prices: £149-£236
Aegean Airlines
Thu 17/12Wed 23/12
BGW - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£277
Typical prices: £152-£247
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/9Wed 16/9
BGW - IST • Direct
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AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Use Turkish Airlines online check-in to save time before Baghdad departure.
Arrive early for security checks on Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights.
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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

Thu, 17 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:10 - 21:00
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15h 50m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:30 - 04:10
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16h 40m
1 stop
£268Aegean Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:55 - 00:50
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£277Turkish Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:25 - 04:20
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£278Turkish Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:30
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3h 05mdirect
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01:25 - 04:20
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£281Turkish Airlines
Sat, 9 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:10 - 16:00
BGW
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10h 50m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
17:00 - 04:10
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BGW
11h 10m
1 stop
£282Aegean Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:55 - 00:50
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£284Turkish Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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3h 05mdirect
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06:30 - 09:20
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BGW
2h 50mdirect
£285Turkish Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:10 - 15:45
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10h 35m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:40 - 04:10
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BGW
11h 30m
2 stops
£293Aegean Airlines
Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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3h 05mdirect
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01:25 - 04:20
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£300Turkish Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:30
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3h 05mdirect
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01:25 - 04:20
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£301Turkish Airlines
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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 December.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Baghdad usually cost between £187 and £296 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £268 on Aegean Airlines (17 Dec–23 Dec).

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 £151 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £307 and £272 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 £488, 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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
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Jan 2026
Arrive at airport early and be ready fur multiple security checks
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
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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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport was £137 for a one-way ticket and £268 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 £249 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 £174 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £323 or less one-way and £488 or less round-trip.

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

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Thursday

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

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +2 more

Friday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Thursday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Turkish Airlines, +1 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 4452 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Food
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They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

I never went you have me confused with someone else! I don’t know how this happene

the seat sizes and the distance row to row was not comfortable. when a passenger in front seat put it down (he kept it all the time during the flight since he didn't fit in the space) their seat was squishing my knees and it was very difficult under their weight. It lasted 12 hours and was extremely uncomfortable. The rest of the experience was very good.

Turkish airlines feedback team response is awfully slow, and because of that, I Emmy able to bring my little dog with me, after all those preparations.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

"I had a fantastic experience with Turkish Airlines! Here are some things that really stood out to me: - Delicious food options, including a wide range of Turkish cuisine - Friendly and attentive flight attendants - Extensive in-flight entertainment options - Smooth and efficient check-in and boarding process Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Turkish Airlines and would definitely fly with them again. The combination of comfort, service, and amenities made for a truly enjoyable flight experience."

This time my experience was very bad. The Turkish Airlines changed my flight from Erbil to Istanbul from 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM few days before the trip. This made my transit in Istanbul about ONE hour. I have a special needs child and need extra time to navigate the huge new Istanbul airport with a child. To make the matter even more stressful the flight took off about 20 minutes late from Erbil which made our transit even shorter (around 40 minutes). The Turkish Airlines failed me on too many points despite clearly asking for help and as follows: 1. I asked the checking agent in Erbil for seats at the front of the plane to exit first and he stated the closest one is in the middle of the plane and I should ask the flight crew for help 2. I asked the boarding agent in Erbil to ask the flight crew to let us out first since we don’t have much transit time and she said she can’t and they wouldn’t listen to her anyway. 3. When we boarded I specifically asked the cabin crew chief the same request and after some discussion he wanted to get rid of me and said, they will help when we land. I again politely reminded the same person to help us when we exit before landing and this time he stated he would NOT be able to even announce to the passenger to let the people which short transit first and I should just deal with it like other passengers. He also told me to ask for help from the airlines staff at the gate when we get to the airport. This is very rude coming from the Cabin Crew chief. 4. I asked the airline crew at the gate which he had a cell phone to call the gate of my flight to inform them we are on our way and the agent pretended he didn’t speak English… Frustrating 5. I went to the Golf Card station (used to transfer passenger in the large airport) and asked for a ride and the driver there “shooed” me away pretending he doesn’t understand English while looking into his phone constantly telling me “Go this way, Go this way”. I saw first-hand other well able passengers on these cards and Turkish looking families get help on our way … which is clear discriminations. 6. We finally got to the Gate as one of the last people and we didn’t even use the bathroom on our way and made it back to Canada. I am extremely frustrated with the TKY this time and feel discriminated against just because I look from the Middle East despite I am and my child are Canadian. The Turkish Airlines operations failed me on too many points this time.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

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.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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.

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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.

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

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