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3 airlines operate flights between Baghdad and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• UR Airlines
• Iraqi Airways

Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Baghdad Intl (BGW) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iraqi Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• UR Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £220 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £232 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £12–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £227 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £247, a difference of £20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:55 and lands at 05:02
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 18:07.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of £236. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 07m, covering 1,013 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £267 to £1,264. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £179, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Iraqi Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Iraqi Airways: 93% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 91% on time
• UR Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 20m, compared to 13h 21m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 11m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport range from £169 to £288, with an average of £236 over the past 12 months. Anything below £169 counts as a good deal.