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Fri, Jun 5
Chicago MDWBaghdad BGW
£691
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Chicago MDWBaghdad BGW
£708
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Wed, Jun 3
Chicago MDWBaghdad BGW
£735
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Sat, Jun 6
Chicago MDWBaghdad BGW
£735
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Thu, Jun 4
Chicago MDWBaghdad BGW
£754
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Thu, Jun 4
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Chicago ORDBaghdad BGW
£1,485
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£1,505
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Chicago ORDBaghdad BGW
£1,518
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£1,525
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How much do flights to Baghdad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£691

Cheapest round-trip

£1,485

Average round-trip

£1,722

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Pegasus

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
O Hare International
Arrive to
Baghdad International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Baghdad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
10 May
36°C24°C
17 May
35°C25°C
Monday
11 May
39°C27°C
18 May
33°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
40°C30°C
19 May
34°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
37°C27°C
20 May
30°C23°C
Thursday
14 May
39°C27°C
21 May
32°C24°C
Friday
15 May
36°C28°C
22 May
36°C25°C
Saturday
16 May
32°C23°C
23 May
42°C29°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Baghdad. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Chicago and Baghdad have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
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.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.
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 Chicago and Baghdad?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Baghdad with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Baghdad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago 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 Chicago and Baghdad?
Traveling between Chicago 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 Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard
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