Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YVR to BGW flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
283 € is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Return flights start at 634 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YVR to BGW, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near YVR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Travel farther out of Baghdad and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
Reserving your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Baghdad in April.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 47ºC (117ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to BGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres north of Baghdad, a visit to Mosul will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another favourite stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.