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Passengers arriving at Baghdad Airport can take a taxi from the airport to their destination. It is recommended that you book your taxi in advance of your arrival at the airport. When you do this, your driver will meet you outside the Arrivals terminal. The journey to Baghdad city centre by taxi takes approximately 30min and costs around 55,000 IDQ (25-30 GBP). It is also recommended that you agree the fare with the driver before you start your journey and that you pay using cash as many taxis in Baghdad do not accept credit or debit cards.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from London airports to Baghdad International Airport. Instead, most flights to Baghdad from London Heathrow, London Stansted, London Gatwick, and London Luton require passengers to make a single stopover before they land. On flights to Baghdad from London City airport, you will generally have to make two stopovers en route.

Both long and short-stay parking is conveniently available at all five of London’s major airports. Passengers can find short-stay parking either directly connected to the terminals or just a few minutes’ walk away from all London airports. Meanwhile, long-stay parking at London airports is located no more than a 10-minute shuttle ride away. Complementary airport shuttles are provided to all long-stay car parks.

On-site accommodation is available at Baghdad Airport. Passengers can stay at the Baghdad International Airport Hotel, which is located just a few minutes away from the airport’s main terminals. Passengers can also stay at the Al-Burhan Hotel, which is just a 5-min drive from the airport.

Pegasus is a low-cost airline that offers some of the cheapest routes between these cities. All flights leave from London Stansted (STN), with a single stopover option at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). There are double stopover flights with stopovers in Izmir and Istanbul.

If you're flying on a single-stopover flight, your ticket only includes carry-on luggage. You'll have to pay for extra checked bags. If you're on a double stopover flight, you can take a carry-on bag and checked luggage weighing up to 23 kg.

Turkish Airlines is one of the most popular choices for major airline flights between these cities. The top choices are single-stopover flights from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR) with a stopover at Istanbul Airport (IST) en route. Qatar Airways is another preferred choice with flights to Baghdad from Gatwick that stop at Doha International (DOH) along the way.

If you're looking for eco-friendly flights, various airlines offer reduced Co2 flights. Royal Jordanian offers one of the best flights with a stopover in Amman en route and 49% less Co2. MEA operates flights with 44% less Co2 that have one stopover at Beirut Airport (BEY).

Flights from London to Baghdad may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Baghdad:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the London to Baghdad route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £485 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £543, a difference of £58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of £512. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from London to Baghdad takes 0h 00m, covering 2,537 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 £220 to £2,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to Baghdad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £207, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 32m, compared to 9h 50m via Istanbul (IST) and 10h 27m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Baghdad is 2 hours ahead of London (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London to Baghdad range from £379 to £655, with an average of £512 over the past 12 months. Anything below £379 counts as a good deal.