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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Baghdad (IST-BGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Baghdad 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Baghdad

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IST-BGW
3h 00mdirect
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BGW-IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Iraqi Airways Logo
IST-BGW
3h 00mdirect
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BGW-IST
3h 00mdirect
Iraqi Airways
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IST-BGW
2h 55mdirect
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BGW-IST
3h 25mdirect
Fly Baghdad
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Baghdad flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad, 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 Istanbul Airport to Baghdad is January, where tickets cost £140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £291 and £276 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad, 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 Istanbul Airport to Baghdad, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad

Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Istanbul to Baghdad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Baghdad 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.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Baghdad flights

  • Which public transportation means can I use after my flight from Istanbul to Baghdad?

    After your flight from Istanbul to Baghdad, you can utilize various public transportation means from the airport. One option is to take a taxi or a shuttle service that operates at the airport. Additionally, you can consider using bus services provided by companies like Nalian, Al-Anbar, or Al-Safwa. These bus companies offer routes from the airport to different destinations within Baghdad.

  • What are the common layovers for Turkish Airlines on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

    Common layovers for Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to Baghdad may include stops in cities like Erbil, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, or Dubai. These layovers allow for smooth connections and may vary depending on the flight schedule and availability. Passengers traveling on this route can enjoy the convenience of well-placed layovers to make their journey comfortable and efficient.

  • Which lounges does Turkish Airlines use for flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

    Turkish Airlines uses the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Istanbul Atatürk Airport for flights from Istanbul to Baghdad. The lounge offers passengers a comfortable and luxurious space to relax before their flight. With amenities such as complimentary food and beverages, comfortable seating, and free Wi-Fi, travelers can unwind and refresh before their journey.

  • Which kid-friendly options does Egypt Air have on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

    Egypt Air offers a range of kid-friendly options on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey for young travelers. Some examples of these options include in-flight entertainment systems with a selection of children's movies, TV shows, and games. Additionally, Egypt Air provides special meals for children, such as kid-friendly menus with familiar and nutritious food choices.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Baghdad flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Baghdad.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Baghdad from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Baghdad?

    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 Baghdad with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Baghdad from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Baghdad

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £163 or less one-way.
  • On Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad (BGW), passengers can enjoy a variety of in-flight entertainment amenities. These may include personal seat back screens with a selection of movies, TV shows, and music. Additionally, the airline may offer in-flight magazines for reading pleasure. With such amenities, passengers can stay entertained and relaxed throughout their journey from Istanbul to Baghdad.
  • You can rent a car after your flight from Istanbul to Baghdad. There are several rental companies available at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) that offer car rental services. Some popular rental companies include Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Europcar. These companies provide a range of vehicles to choose from, ensuring that you can find a suitable car for your needs and preferences.
  • Royal Jordanian supports sustainable travel on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad by implementing various eco-friendly practices. They prioritize fuel efficiency, use modern aircraft with low emissions, and promote waste reduction and recycling initiatives onboard. They also encourage passengers to offset their carbon footprint through voluntary carbon offset programs.
  • Egypt Air allows you to pre-select your seat when flying from Istanbul to Baghdad. By accessing their website or contacting their customer service, you can select your preferred seat in advance. Examples of seat options include window seats for a scenic view, aisle seats for easy access, or seats with extra legroom for added comfort. Selecting your seat in advance ensures a more enjoyable journey.
  • Egypt Air flights from Istanbul to Baghdad have certain pet restrictions. Only small cats and dogs weighing up to 17.6 lbs are allowed in the cabin. Larger pets or those exceeding the weight limit must be transported as cargo. For example, a Chihuahua weighing 10 lbs or a Maltese weighing 12 lbs would be permitted in the cabin, but a Labrador weighing 50 lbs would need to be transported as cargo.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Baghdad?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, Fly Baghdad

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +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, Fly Baghdad

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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

Baghdad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, Fly Baghdad

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +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, Fly Baghdad

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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 Istanbul to Baghdad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Baghdad. 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 Istanbul to Baghdad? 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 3925 reviews
7.7Crew
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2025IST - ORD
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Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

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

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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

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