Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport takes 1 hour 45 minutes, on average. Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Manama.
Take your pick of 5 weekly flights from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. The 09:40 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest flight you can take between BAH and BGW. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 13:05 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gulf Air is your gateway to discovering Baghdad (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between BAH and BGW:
Dubai Airport
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Iraq, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BAH to BGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is $310. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $684. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap flight tickets from BAH to BGW, reserve your trip 3 months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BAH to BGW. There's no need to check back in every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Manama to Bahrain International Airport takes around 47 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel close to BAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Baghdad in April.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 47ºC. Lock in your flights from Bahrain International Airport to Baghdad International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BAH to BGW in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Baghdad
Start your Baghdad trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BAH to BGW, have a look at our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument are highlights which should feature on every Baghdad itinerary.
Complete your Baghdad trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Baghdad International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Baghdad.