BGW - IST

£108 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 27/4. 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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Cheapest return fare
£243
Overall average: £217
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/4Sun 26/4
BGW - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£108
Typical prices: £116-£154
Aegean Airlines
Mon 27/4
BGW - IST • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £243 (return)
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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You can fly direct with Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Fly Baghdad. Average duration is 3h 06m
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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 3 weeks in advance save around 26% 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

Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:55 - 05:00
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:25 - 04:20
IST
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£243Turkish Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:30
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 02:20
IST
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BGW
10h 35m
1 stop
£251Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:50
BGW
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IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:10 - 05:10
IST
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BGW
3h 00mdirect
£259Turkish Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:30
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:20
IST
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BGW
2h 50mdirect
£260Turkish Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:25 - 09:35
BGW
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IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:55 - 00:50
IST
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£260Turkish Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 12:45
BGW
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IST
5h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:35 - 02:20
IST
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BGW
21h 45m
1 stop
£263Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:55 - 05:00
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:20
IST
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BGW
2h 50mdirect
£264Turkish Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:30
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:20
IST
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BGW
2h 50mdirect
£265Turkish Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:55 - 05:00
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:55 - 00:50
IST
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BGW
2h 55mdirect
£268Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:30
BGW
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IST
3h 05mdirect
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13:45 - 19:55
IST
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BGW
6h 10m
1 stop
£283Multiple 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.

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 £150 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £257 and £246 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% 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£108
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% 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 £108 for a one-way ticket and £243 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 Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of £254 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £180 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £237 or less one-way and £364 or less round-trip.
  • 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,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4249 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Our flight was canceled with no rebooking offered. We are still waiting for a refund and had to book a very expensive flight to return to Toronto without any compensation or help from Turkish or flight hub. Extremely poor service during a time of crisis, speaks volumes about the type of airline and flight hub as a disaster of a company with zero accountability

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
DXB - IST
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Our flight was canceled with no rebooking offered. We are still waiting for a refund and had to book a very expensive flight to return to Toronto without any compensation or help from Turkish or flight hub. Extremely poor service during a time of crisis, speaks volumes about the type of airline and flight hub as a disaster of a company with zero accountability

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

The local Turkish Airlines staff in Helsinki isn’t not aware of immigration laws of Singapore and wanted to refuse even our first boarding and threatened us with deportation on our own from Singapore. We had the next connection to Istanbul and then Singapore. The airline’s online check in system is requesting the visa to download and doesn’t have any option for 96 hrs VFTF passengers. So in general we made the complaint to the airline, as the boarding experience was awful due to unprofessional staff that doesn’t check or want to check the exceptions in the global system.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Majority of the staff were simply awesome and very very supportive and helpful

Surprised for charged $341.00 FOR my luggage. THY opportunist, taken advantage of the people not knowing luggage must be paid.. I flew 7 months ago with Lufthansa same place to Los Angeles my family lives and work in L.A. no luggage PAYS BIG zero .. I WILL NEVER TAKE ANY FLIGHTS ✈️ FROM TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN 😒 Please Don't recommend TURKISH Airlines to nobody.. I am a retired person. With very limited S.S. check for a month..$341.00 is my kitchen expenses for at list 5 weeks i am a vegetarian salads and sandwiches.. thank you very much for your investigation asking my experience about the flight with ROTTEN Airlines 😀

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Very Bad experience bqz I was missed my next flight.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

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

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.

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