Travelling from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Bangkok. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Bangkok to BGW. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Bangkok to BGW with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BKK and BGW include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
BKK is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to BGW flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are comfortable choices near BGW.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
$649 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,213. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to BGW, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Bangkok to BGW is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Baghdad. January is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Bangkok to BGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baghdad to range from 30ºC to 47ºC.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Baghdad
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Baghdad:
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque and Great Mosque are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Baghdad to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Baghdad, now it's time to discover other parts of Iraq. Travel about 241 kilometres north to Kirkuk to tick off its popular sights. From Kirkuk Citadel to Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Najaf is another favourite destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No journey is complete without seeing Great Mosque of Kufa, Mosque and Ali Hussein, the largest (p) and The shrine of Sayed Ibrahim, peace be upon him.