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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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You can fly direct with Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. Average duration is 3h 07m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 26% 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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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 February, where tickets cost C$ 275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 472 and C$ 455 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.

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.

Flights from Baghdad to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Baghdad to Istanbul 
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HassanFlew with Turkish Airlines
BGW
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IST
Jan 2026
Arrive at airport early and be ready fur multiple security checks
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
BGW
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IST
Mar 2025
. *Check-in online*: Turkish Airlines offers online check-in, which can save you time at the airport.

FAQs for booking Baghdad to Istanbul 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Baghdad and Istanbul.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 with an airline and back to Baghdad with another airline.

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

    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 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

  • 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?

 
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,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Baghdad Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +1 more

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Fly Baghdad,Iraqi Airways, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4356 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
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Great staff/service on board. Check-in/boarding staff are very good, but overall supervision of their passenger intake processes needs attention.

10.0 ExcellentJim, May 2026
NAP - IST
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Great staff/service on board. Check-in/boarding staff are very good, but overall supervision of their passenger intake processes needs attention.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

The entire experience in Turkish business class was superb. From the friendly greetings including the chef, to the polite and classy service, all was wonderful. The in flight entertainment is one of the best. The food was the best I’ve had inflight.

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Both of our Business Class seats were broken. I'm sure they didn't just break before we boarded but were broken prior. They would not recline. We could sit up straight or lie down, nothing that would allow us to sit back and relax on a 12 hour flight. Totally unacceptable. Very expensive and a waste or money.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Baghdad (BGW)
Istanbul (IST)