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$123 Find Cheap Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Baghdad to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Baghdad to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$256
Overall average: $227
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/2Wed 12/17
BGW - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$300
Typical prices: $189-$320
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/17Thu 11/27
BGW - IST • Non-stop
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Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from $295 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul (BGW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baghdad to Istanbul

Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 17
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7:50 pm - 1:15 amBGW-IST
5h 25m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 2:30 amIST-BGW
6h 30m1 stop
$256Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 27
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3:55 am - 12:00 pmBGW-IST
8h 05m1 stop
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8:00 am - 2:20 pmIST-BGW
6h 20m1 stop
$261Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:45 am - 10:35 amBGW-IST
5h 50m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 3:55 amIST-BGW
5h 55m1 stop
$295Aegean Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 28
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2:55 am - 6:05 amBGW-IST
3h 10mnonstop
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7:40 am - 10:35 amIST-BGW
2h 55mnonstop
$300Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 5
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6:25 am - 9:35 amBGW-IST
3h 10mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 1:20 amIST-BGW
2h 55mnonstop
$301Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
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8:20 pm - 1:05 pmBGW-IST
16h 45m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 7:20 pmIST-BGW
5h 15m1 stop
$305Royal Jordanian
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 22
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10:35 am - 1:05 pmBGW-IST
26h 30m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 9:35 amIST-BGW
19h 30m1 stop
$337Royal Jordanian
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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9:55 pm - 12:20 pmBGW-IST
14h 25m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:50 pmIST-BGW
7h 00m1 stop
$386Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 9
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4:25 am - 6:40 pmBGW-IST
14h 15m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:50 pmIST-BGW
7h 00m1 stop
$387Qatar Airways
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Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2
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4:45 am - 10:35 amBGW-IST
5h 50m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 3:55 amIST-BGW
11h 15m2 stops
$402Aegean Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Baghdad to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Baghdad to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $204 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $332 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Baghdad to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Baghdad to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Can an economy flight from Baghdad to Istanbul provide a comfortable journey?

    Yes. Royal Jordanian offers some of the cheapest tickets from Baghdad to Istanbul, and these economy flights provide a comfortable 31 inches of seat pitch on at least one leg of the flight. A light meal and streaming entertainment are provided on both legs of the flight.

  • Can I park my car at Baghdad International Airport BGW before my flight to Istanbul?

    Baghdad International Airport (BGW) has short-term and long-term parking lots opposite the terminal. These parking spots are uncovered, so your car will probably get very hot. So, be careful not to leave anything in your car that could be damaged by excessive heat while you are in Turkey.

  • What are some common connection cities on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    On Royal Jordanian one-stop flights, you will often connect in Amman. On MEA, the connection city is usually Beirut. Air Arabia stops in Dubai (SHJ), Qatar Airways stops in Doha, FlyDubai and Emirates stop in Dubai (DXB), and Egypt Air stops in Cairo.

  • Which cheap flights from Baghdad to Istanbul allow me to take the most luggage?

    Check Royal Jordanian flights carefully before you purchase a ticket because some flights offer one carry-on while others offer one carry-on and one checked bag, even though the difference in ticket price is negligible. The carry-on may not exceed 9 x 16 x 20 inches or 15 lb. The checked bag must not exceed total dimensions of 62 inches or 50 lb.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport was $122 for a one-way ticket and $256 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Baghdad and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Baghdad and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Royal Jordanian?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With an average price for the route of $342 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Royal Jordanian is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Baghdad is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Baghdad with another airline. Booking your flights between Baghdad and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Baghdad up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $336 or less one-way and $381 or less round-trip.
  • The Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is a hub for Iraqi Airways, Fly Baghdad, Al Nasar Wings Airlines, Ishtar Airlines and others. Istanbul Airport IST is a hub for Turkish Airlines, OnurAir, MNG Airlines, and AtlasGlobal. Some of the cheapest BGW-to-IST airline tickets available from are aboard Fly Baghdad and Turkish Airlines.
  • Because Iraq has strict exit rules and visa requirements vary depending on your purpose of travel, Iraqi ancestry, and citizenship, be careful when obtaining a visa that your documentation will allow you to exit the country problem-free. If you're flying to Turkey as a tourist, you may apply for an e-visa upon arrival. Otherwise, you must get your visa in advance from the Turkish Consulate or Embassy.
  • If you are sending an Unaccompanied Minor from Baghdad to Istanbul, your best choice is a non-stop flight on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines offers two levels of service, Escort Service, primarily for children 2 to 6 years old, and Unaccompanied Minor Service, primarily for children 7 to 11 years old.
  • If you experience emotional or cognitive struggles when you travel, you can sign up for the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities Program, which is recognized by Istanbul Airport (IST). You will wear a sunflower lanyard which will discreetly alert airline and airport staff that you need extra time and assistance negotiating your way off the plane and through customs, collecting baggage, and finding ground transportation.
  • When you are looking for ground transportation from IST into downtown Istanbul, You can catch a Havaist bus about every 20 to 25 minutes. A 90-minute journey will drop you off about a 10-minute walk away from Sultanahamet Square. You can also take Metro line M11, switching to line M2, which will take you to Vezneciler Station, about a 15-minute walk from Sultanahamet Square.

Prefer to fly direct from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Baghdad Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Baghdad Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Baghdad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Baghdad to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Baghdad to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Baghdad to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4032 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Crew
7.3Boarding
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They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

4.0 OkaySharon, Nov 2025ATH - IST
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They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I’m still stuck with no hope in sight. They haven’t even provide a hotel for keeping us for two nights.

Excellent service all around thank you Royal Jordanian crew for the attention you have given us

I like the boarding on time , I like the respect from the male flight attendant but the female attendant could be better. Didn’t like the food

Very good and good customer service and seats very comfortable

Short handed at the check in counter. There was only one person and so many people waiting

Plane is old and dirty. My recliner wasn’t working and I was in business class. And my entertainment kept freezing up Plane needs serviced and better maintained. And you may need to teach the crew a little customer service.

Staff were rude! Chairs are incredibly small! Comfort was minimal and food wasn’t edible.

It was a very stressful trip for me and my husband, main reason for the discomfort, kids behind our seat kept kicking the seat behind , screaming all the time of the flight , the seat in front of us has a kid with autism and a young sister with the dad , a nonstop all the 12h hours flight screening jumping overhead, stuff in his hand almost dropped on us and we have to be on alert for any move, I do understand that there will be kids but the thing is no one of the staff even bother to came near the seat and find solution , I believe there has to be a way to seat family with kids ,I’m a person who travel long distance almost every year and I used to take mostly air Canada, Lufthansa,British airways. I figured to use Royal Jordanian this time but it looks it wasn’t the right choice for us and I hope we don’t have to deal the same on our way back.

The flight was fine. There were a lot of babies and toddlers that did not do well on a 12pm flight that lasted for 13 hours. Some were awake and cranky all through nap time and bed time. I don’t understand why Royal Jordanian does not have WiFi on its planes, even for a fee.

Not reserving the bassinet seats for babies who need it. Baggage allowance isn't good. Food quality very poor.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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