Baghdad travel guide

Baghdad Tourism | Baghdad Guide

You're Going to Love Baghdad

With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.

When to visit Baghdad

Baghdad in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baghdad in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 216
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 (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (239 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (443 reviews)
flydubai
Good (157 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (50 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (103 reviews)
MEA
Excellent (133 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (17 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (16 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (19 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baghdad

Average rates range from around S$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 262 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 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.