Flying from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BGW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to BGW with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and BGW include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and BGW are:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to BGW flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and BGW are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Baghdad International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Coming in on a late flight from London to Baghdad International Airport or just want to relax ASAP? Booking a hotel close to BGW is the way to go. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are two good options.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Baghdad International Airport flight.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, central Baghdad is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Baghdad International Airport is 136 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 282 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to BGW, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Baghdad International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to BGW.
Save on your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), while January is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Baghdad based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 47ºC (117ºF). Book your London to BGW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Baghdad International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque and Great Mosque are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Baghdad itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Baghdad, a visit to Kirkuk will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Kirkuk Citadel, Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque.
Najaf is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No trip is complete without dropping by Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.