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Where to stay
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Baghdad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Baghdad

With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq.

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When to visit Baghdad

Baghdad in October
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in October
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 43 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Baghdad

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Airports near Baghdad

Airlines serving Baghdad

British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (623 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (625 reviews)
Ajet
Good (35 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
flydubai
Good (147 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (141 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (39 reviews)
MEA
Good (128 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (20 reviews)
UR Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Iraqi Airways
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $417 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad

Hiring a car in Baghdad

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.