Baghdad to Istanbul Flights

Compare the schedules and fares of direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul across several airlines, and choose what suits you best with live prices.

The distance between Baghdad and Istanbul (1,690 km) is covered in about 2 hours and 45 minutes on direct flights, departing from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Daily flights are available on several airlines, and you can compare schedules and fares on Safrat and pick the one that suits you.

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul. Keep this in mind when planning your arrival time and airport transfer.

The peak season for travel to Istanbul runs from June to August (summer, when crowds and prices rise), when the weather is warm and events are plentiful, and prices usually climb in this period. The quieter season is from November to February (winter, when temperatures and prices drop), best for travellers looking for lower prices and lighter crowds.

If you wish to cancel your booking and request a refund, you can contact the Safrat support team, and your request is reviewed according to the airline's terms for your ticket.

The allowances shown are the most common on the tickets we tracked for economy class on this route, and may vary by fare type. Review the baggage details in the flight information before completing your booking.

Istanbul Airport (IST): on the European side in the Arnavutköy district, 40 km from the city centre, reachable via the M11 metro, Havaist buses and taxis.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW): on the Asian side in the Pendik district, 48 km from the centre, with transport options including the M4 metro, Havabüs buses and taxis.

The departure airport is Baghdad International Airport (BGW), reachable by taxi and rental cars.

Turkish Airlines

Offers scheduled direct flights to Istanbul Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 01:55, 10:25, 05:25, with a flight time of about 3 hours and 5 minutes in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 15 kg.

Iraqi Airways

Offers scheduled direct flights to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, with a flight time of about 3 hours in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 30 kg.

Pegasus Airlines

Offers scheduled direct flights to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 05:30, 03:25, 03:55, with a flight time of about 2 hours and 55 minutes in economy class, and the basic fare includes hand baggage only, with checked baggage available for an added fee.

Egyptair

Offers scheduled one-stop flights via CAI to Istanbul Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 04:20, 05:00, 16:05, with a flight time of about 4 hours and 45 minutes in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 30 kg.

Fly Dubai

Offers scheduled one-stop flights via DXB to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 13:00, 18:55, 19:00, with a flight time of about 7 hours and 55 minutes in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 30 kg.

Royal Jordanian

Offers scheduled one-stop flights via AMM to Istanbul Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 13:25, 07:25, 03:55, with a flight time of about 4 hours and 25 minutes in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 1 piece.

Qatar Airways

Offers scheduled one-stop flights via ATH to Istanbul Airport. Available every day of the week and typically departs at times such as 22:10, 11:55, 22:20, with a flight time of about 7 hours in economy class, and the booking includes a free checked baggage allowance of 25 kg.

You can book a flight ticket from Baghdad to Istanbul on Safrat in minutes. Enter the departure and arrival cities, travel date and number of passengers, then compare the available flights by price, departure time, airline and flight duration.

After choosing a suitable flight, enter the passenger details exactly as written in the passport, then complete the payment through secure payment gateways. Your booking confirmation and ticket arrive by email as soon as the payment succeeds.

If you know your return date, booking a Baghdad to Istanbul ticket as a round trip in a single transaction saves you the trouble of searching for the return flight later, and protects you from price rises in the final days before travel, especially in peak seasons and holidays.

If your return date is not fixed, you can book a one-way ticket now, then search for the return flight from Istanbul to Baghdad on Safrat once your plans become clear.

The price of a flight ticket from Baghdad to Istanbul is affected by several factors, chiefly:

• Airline: pricing policies differ between budget airlines that offer lower fares with limited services, and airlines whose fares include more services and a larger baggage allowance.
• Travel date: prices usually rise in peak seasons, holidays and festivals, and fall in quiet seasons and midweek days.
• Ticket type: charter tickets are often cheaper than scheduled tickets, but their cancellation and change terms are stricter.
• Travel class: business and first class cost more than economy in exchange for extra benefits.
• Booking time: booking early gives you a better chance of the cheapest seats before they sell out.

To get a cheap flight ticket from Baghdad to Istanbul, search for your flight on Safrat and compare prices on the dates near your travel date — changing your travel day can save you a noticeable amount. Booking early and travelling outside peak seasons are also among the best ways to lower the cost of the trip.

If your dates are flexible, you may find remaining seats at reasonable prices on flights in the next few days from Baghdad to Istanbul. Search Safrat for this week's flights to see the available options, keeping in mind that last-minute seats are limited and may sell out quickly.

When you search on Safrat, available charter flights appear alongside scheduled flights if any exist for your travel date. Charter tickets are often sold at lower prices, but we recommend reviewing the ticket terms before booking, as the cancellation and change terms are usually stricter.

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