Cheap flights from Chennai to Baghdad from £316

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1 stop
Mon, Jun 8
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£316
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 7
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£319
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£382
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 5
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£382
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£382
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£389
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£523
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£532
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£536
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£672
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Chennai MAABaghdad BGW
£676
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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£678
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How much do flights to Baghdad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£316

Cheapest round-trip

£523

Average round-trip

£839

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Arabia

Getting from Baghdad airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: airport shuttle bus.

Baghdad is served by Baghdad International Airport (BGW), located approximately 16 km west of the city center. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include taxis, private transfers, ride-hailing services, and limited shuttle services. Due to the security situation and infrastructure considerations, public transport options are more limited compared to other major cities. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions and security checkpoints.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-50 min

IQD 35,000–60,000 (~$25–45 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

IQD 65,000–130,000 (~$50–100 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

security and comfort

25-50 min

IQD 25,000–50,000 (~$19–38 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

30-60 min

IQD 0–40,000 (~$0–30 USD); often complimentary for guests

scheduled by hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

25-50 min

IQD 65,000–130,000 (~$50–100 USD) per day

airport desk hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and independence

Notes:

  • Prices in IQD (Iraqi Dinar); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Security checkpoints may add significant time to journeys; allow extra time.
  • Taxi fares should be negotiated before departure; there are no meters.
  • Ride-hailing services like Careem operate in Baghdad but availability may vary.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and your hotel for current transfer options before travel.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Baghdad

Depart from
Chennai International
Arrive to
Baghdad International
Average flights per week
277
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Baghdad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Baghdad

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January17°C8°C
February20°C10°C
March25°C14°C
April31°C19°C
May37°C25°C
June43°C30°C
July45°C33°C
August45°C32°C
September41°C29°C
October34°C23°C
November25°C16°C
December19°C11°C
Hottest Month
45°C
July
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
351
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
31°C23°C
24 May
40°C28°C
Monday
18 May
38°C24°C
25 May
37°C27°C
Tuesday
19 May
32°C25°C
26 May
37°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
34°C24°C
27 May
39°C27°C
Thursday
21 May
39°C27°C
28 May
45°C29°C
Friday
22 May
33°C25°C
29 May
41°C29°C
Saturday
23 May
36°C26°C
30 May
38°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, Royal Jordanian, IndiGo Airlines, Egyptair, and Emirates. Chennai and Baghdad have 277 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Baghdad?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Baghdad and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Helsinki, Birmingham, Istanbul, Stockholm, Detroit, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin, Bucharest, Cairo, Athens, Düsseldorf, Muscat, Vienna, Brussels.
What airports are near Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.
What airports are near Baghdad?
The main airport in Baghdad is Baghdad International. It is also served by Baghdad International, Al Najaf International.
Which airlines fly between Chennai and Baghdad?
Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Baghdad with Air Arabia, Royal Jordanian, IndiGo Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Baghdad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chennai and Baghdad, 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.
What flights operate between Chennai and Baghdad?
Traveling between Chennai and Baghdad, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chennai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah
How many airports are there near Baghdad?
There are a number of airports in and around Baghdad. The main one is Baghdad International and other nearby airports include Baghdad International, Al Najaf International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Baghdad depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Baghdad arrive?
What time do flights between Chennai and Baghdad depart?
What time do flights between Chennai and Baghdad arrive?

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