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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 am and lands at 5:05 am
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 8:35 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 10m, covering 1,013 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport range from $229 to $389, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $319. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $298 round-trip via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared to $314 for nonstop.

Iraqi Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Iraqi Airways: 95% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 91% on time
• UR Airlines: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $342 to $2,209. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $202.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Baghdad Intl (BGW) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Baghdad to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 15m.

One-stop flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $335, a difference of $27.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Baghdad and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Fly Baghdad
• Iraqi Airways
• UR Airlines

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 13h 21m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 11m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iraqi Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• UR Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.