Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Ankara and Baghdad follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Each week, there are six Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ESB to BGW flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Baghdad (and then other corners of Iraq) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
AJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 88.89% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time record for ESB to BGW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ESB and BGW include:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is $132. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $291. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ESB to BGW.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ESB to BGW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Of all flights departing from Ankara Esenboga Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Ankara to Ankara Esenboga Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel are great options near BGW.
Venture beyond Baghdad and discover new places with your own wheels. You can book a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Baghdad. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Baghdad. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you want to explore Baghdad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 47ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to BGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Baghdad, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Travel about 354 kilometres north to Mosul to tick off its must-visit sights. From Rabban Hormizd Monastery to Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah), there's plenty to keep you busy.
Erbil is another sought-after destination in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No trip is complete without a visit to Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil.




