Cheap flights from Riyadh to Baghdad from £241

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Sun, Jul 19
Riyadh RUHBaghdad BGW
£241
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Riyadh RUHBaghdad BGW
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Thu, Jul 23
Riyadh RUHBaghdad BGW
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Tue, Jul 21
Riyadh RUHBaghdad BGW
£244
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How much do flights to Baghdad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£241

Cheapest round-trip

£459

Average round-trip

£481

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Most popular airline

flynas

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 – IQD 60,000; 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 – IQD 130,000; IQD 65,000–130,000 (~$50–100 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

security and comfort

25-50 min

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

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

30-60 min

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

scheduled by hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

25-50 min

IQD 65,000 – IQD 130,000; 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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Baghdad International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Baghdad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
PegasusPGTPCNo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes

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
12 Jul
45°C31°C
19 Jul
49°C35°C
Monday
13 Jul
46°C34°C
20 Jul
47°C35°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
46°C33°C
21 Jul
43°C32°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
48°C34°C
22 Jul
44°C32°C
Thursday
16 Jul
48°C35°C
23 Jul
44°C33°C
Friday
17 Jul
48°C35°C
24 Jul
45°C34°C
Saturday
18 Jul
47°C35°C
25 Jul
45°C34°C
The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Pegasus, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Riyadh and Baghdad have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Baghdad?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Baghdad with flynas, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Pegasus, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Baghdad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Baghdad?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 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 Riyadh and Baghdad depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Baghdad arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Baghdad depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Baghdad arrive?

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