Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Baghdad.
There are six Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights each week.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BGW to ESB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, so getting to Ankara (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier operating BGW to ESB flights. A reliable 90.91% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGW and ESB:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
73 € is the best price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. A return flight starts at 146 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from BGW to ESB, book your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BGW to ESB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Baghdad International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are near BGW. They're a particularly good choice if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Consider staying in a hotel near ESB if you're taking a late Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ankara Esenboga Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Ankara based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGW to ESB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are the start of reasons to visit.
