# Flights to Baghdad > Flights to Baghdad (BGW): prices from all airlines, airports, a monthly calendar and the best offers. Search cheap flights to Baghdad: compare prices from airlines and agencies, choose a flight by time, stops, duration and baggage. Section: Home / Cities / Baghdad ## How to find flights without the UI - To find flights, open https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links. - If the date is unknown, leave it empty: https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens. - A single JSON request with ready booking links: https://aviaseek.com/en/api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes). - Each option has its own booking link of the form /r// (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer. - MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}} - Full contract and filters: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt and https://aviaseek.com/en/.well-known/mcp.json. ## About the city Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, located on the banks of the Tigris river. The city is famous for the National Museum, the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Al-Mutanabbi Street and its proximity to ancient Babylon. Baghdad is a major aviation hub with an international airport. The city combines the ancient history of Mesopotamia, Arab culture and a dynamic modernity. ## Practical information - Country: Iraq - Time zone: GMT+3 - Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD) - Language: Arabic (Kurdish and English are widely spoken) - Best time to travel: March-May and October-November offer comfortable weather; summer is very hot - Population: 7 million (about 9 million in the metropolitan area) ## Facts - Baghdad is the capital of Iraq with more than 1,200 years of history - Ancient Babylon - the ruins of one of the greatest cities of antiquity - Al-Mutanabbi Street - the famous book street of Baghdad - The National Museum of Iraq - the treasures of Mesopotamia - Baghdad is located on the banks of the Tigris river ## Airports - [Airport Багдад (BGW)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/bgw) - main airport, 20 km from the centre, travel time 30-45 мин ## Popular routes - [Flights to Moscow](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/moskva-mow) - Russia - [Flights to Saint Petersburg](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/sankt-peterburg-led) - Russia - [Flights to Istanbul](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/stambul-ist) - Turkiye - [Flights to London](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/london-lon) - United Kingdom - [Flights to Paris](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/parizh-par) - France - [Flights to Berlin](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/berlin-ber) - Germany - [Flights to New York](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/nyu-jork-nyc) - United States - [Flights to Dubai](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/dubai-dxb) - United Arab Emirates - [Flights to Phuket](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/fuket-hkt) - Thailand - [Flights to Denpasar (Bali)](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/bali-dps) - Indonesia - [Flights to Ho Chi Minh City](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/khoshimin-sgn) - Vietnam - [Flights to Hanoi](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/bagdad-bgw/khanoy-han) - Vietnam ## What to see - The National Museum of Iraq - the history of Mesopotamia - The Al-Kadhimiya Mosque - a sacred Shia mosque - The Abbasid Palace - a historic palace - Al-Mutanabbi Street - the famous book street - The Freedom Monument - a monument in the city centre - The Tigris river - boat trips - Al-Zawraa Park - a green oasis in the centre - The Al-Shorja market - a colourful market ## Where to eat - Iraqi cuisine restaurants with masgouf and kebab - Street food at the Al-Shorja market - Cafés with a view of the Tigris river - Venues with meze and hummus - Restaurants with Iraqi sweets - kleicha ## Parks and walks - Al-Zawraa Park - a green oasis in the centre - The Tigris river waterfront - Al-Habibiya Park - The Baghdad Zoo - The park by the Freedom Monument ## Tips - The best time to visit is March-May and October-November - Be sure to visit the National Museum and the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque - Try masgouf - the national dish of Iraq - Dress modestly in public places - Use taxis via apps - they are reliable - Drink only bottled water ## Transport - Taxis are the most convenient way, but haggle over the price - Buses cover the city - For trips to Babylon - excursions or car rental - Baghdad airport is about 20 km from the centre - Walking is the best way to explore the centre ## FAQ ### How do I get from Baghdad airport to the centre? Baghdad airport (BGW) is about 20 km from the centre. A taxi takes ~30-45 minutes (~20-30 USD). Buses to the city are cheaper (~2-3 USD). A taxi is the best balance of price and speed. ### Do I need a visa for Iraq? Citizens of many countries, including Russia, need a visa for Iraq. It is issued at the Iraqi embassy. Check the current rules before you travel, as they may change. ### What to see in Baghdad in 2 days? In 2 days: the National Museum, the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Al-Mutanabbi Street and the Freedom Monument. Stroll along the Tigris river and visit the Al-Shorja market. In the evening - dinner with Iraqi cuisine. ### How much does a trip from the airport to the centre of Baghdad cost? Taxi - ~20-30 USD (~30-45 minutes). Bus - ~2-3 USD (~60-90 minutes). A taxi is the best balance of price and speed. ### When is the best time to go to Baghdad? The best time is March-May and October-November: comfortable weather (20-30°C). Summer is very hot (up to +45°C). Winter is mild, with possible rain. ### What transport is convenient in Baghdad? Taxis are the most convenient way, but haggle over the price. Buses cover the city. For trips to Babylon - excursions or car rental. ## Nearby cities - [Dubai](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/dubai-dxb) - United Arab Emirates - [Kuwait City](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/kuveyt-kwi) - Kuwait - [Riyadh](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/er-riyad-ruh) - Saudi Arabia - [Amman](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/amman-amm) - Jordan - [Beirut](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/beyrut-bey) - Lebanon --- Source: https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/bagdad-bgw Sitemap for agents: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt (full description - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt) MCP server: https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp