Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Baghdad.
Each week, there are 31 Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. To be on board early, take the 00:10 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your BGW to IST flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport. When you're ready to start your Istanbul adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Türkiye (Turkey):
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGW and IST:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 107 €. A return fare right now is 311 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGW to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from BGW to IST is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baghdad International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport? Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are near BGW. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGW to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.



