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Sun, Jul 19
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£114
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Sat, Jul 18
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
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Fri, Jul 17
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
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Mon, Jul 13
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
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Thu, Jul 16
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Fri, Jul 17 – Mon, Jul 20
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Fri, Jul 17 – Sun, Jul 19
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Sat, Jul 18 – Mon, Jul 20
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£114

Cheapest round-trip

£216

Average round-trip

£236

Nonstop flights in June

£114 – £253

Most popular airline

Royal Jordanian

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Baghdad International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
309
Flight distance
1571 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Turkish Airlines
---123333
Pegasus
------12222
Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Turkish Airlines
3333333
Pegasus
2222222
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Turkish Airlines
3333333
Pegasus
2222222
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Turkish Airlines
3333333
Pegasus
2222222
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Middle East AirlinesMEAMENo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
29°C22°C
4 Jul
28°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
28°C22°C
5 Jul
29°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
29°C21°C
6 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
30°C22°C
7 Jul
17%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
30°C22°C
8 Jul
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
31°C23°C
9 Jul
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
24%
28°C23°C
10 Jul
30°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Baghdad and Istanbul is 1571 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Middle East Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Baghdad and Istanbul have 309 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Baghdad to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baghdad and Istanbul takes around 3.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Baghdad and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Baghdad and Istanbul is 1571 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Baghdad and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Baghdad and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Baghdad?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Baghdad and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Jeddah, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Helsinki, Belfast, Muscat, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amman, Bucharest, Brussels, Dubai, Budapest, Berlin, Cairo, Rome, Athens.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
What airports are near Baghdad?
The main airport in Baghdad is Baghdad International. It is also served by Baghdad International, Al Najaf International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Which airlines fly between Baghdad and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Baghdad and Istanbul with Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Baghdad and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Baghdad and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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