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You're Going to Love Baghdad

With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baghdad has to offer.

Baghdad in July

Estimated hotel price

AED 716

1 night at 3-star hotel

AED 716

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 43 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Baghdad include Emirates, Iraqi Airways and Air Arabia. The shortest flight to Baghdad from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Baghdad include Emirates, Iraqi Airways and Air Arabia. The shortest flight to Baghdad from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 30m.

Airports near Baghdad

BGWBaghdad Intl

NJFAl Najaf Intl

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways

Good (7,690 reviews)

Turkish Airlines

Good (4,196 reviews)

Good (3,720 reviews)

Excellent (3,484 reviews)

Good (1,373 reviews)

Good (402 reviews)

Good (1,909 reviews)

Pegasus Airlines

Good (636 reviews)

Good (223 reviews)

Good (327 reviews)

Royal Jordanian

Good (452 reviews)

Good (55 reviews)

Good (148 reviews)

Good (21 reviews)

Aegean Airlines

Excellent (843 reviews)

Excellent (114 reviews)

Good (121 reviews)

طيران الجزيرة‎

Good (12 reviews)

Good (15 reviews)

Okay (85 reviews)

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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around AED 309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 832 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad

Hiring a car in Baghdad costs AED 215 per day, on average, or AED 1,074 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Baghdad costs AED 215 per day, on average, or AED 1,074 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.