Cheap flights from Baghdad to Istanbul from £136

Cheap flights from Baghdad to Istanbul from £136

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Wed, Jun 3
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£136
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Sat, May 30
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£158
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Thu, May 28
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£158
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Sun, May 31
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£158
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Fri, May 29
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£164
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Tue, May 26
Baghdad BGWIstanbul IST
£170
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£284
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£284
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Wed, Jun 3 – Wed, Jun 10
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£296
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Sun, May 31 – Sun, Jun 7
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£302
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£302
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Baghdad BGWIstanbul SAW
£306
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£136

Cheapest round-trip

£284

Average round-trip

£351

Nonstop flights in May

£136 – £390

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.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

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

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

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
304
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
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Pegasus
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
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Pegasus
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Pegasus
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
1222222
Pegasus
---111111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
9 May
85%
21°C15°C
16 May
87%
20°C15°C
Sunday
10 May
20°C15°C
17 May
20°C14°C
Monday
11 May
22°C15°C
18 May
20°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
23°C15°C
19 May
22°C15°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
16°C12°C
20 May
87%
21°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
18°C11°C
21 May
81%
17°C16°C
Friday
15 May
76%
20°C13°C
22 May
85%
18°C14°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, Qatar Airways, and Fly Dubai. Baghdad and Istanbul have 304 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 Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Baghdad and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Baghdad and Istanbul with Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai.
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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