Travelling from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to BGW.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and BGW include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to BGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BGW and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular companies like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Baghdad and discover places most visitors miss.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport is 267 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 607 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to BGW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Baghdad. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Washington DC to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Baghdad International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet are essential stops on your Baghdad itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Baghdad, a visit to Kirkuk will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Shoraw Grand Mosque, Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Iraq, consider Najaf, roughly 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام) are among its highlights.