Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
Take your pick of 15 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with Iraqi Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Iraqi Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
To ensure you get on your JED to BGW flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Baghdad (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is easy with Iraqi Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Iraqi Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JED and BGW include:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is ج.م. 7,113. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 14,563. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from JED to BGW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JED to BGW.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from JED make it to their destination as scheduled 81.7% of the time.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you're taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Book a hotel close to BGW if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Baghdad and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Baghdad. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Baghdad, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 47ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to BGW in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
Mosul is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've seen Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience major highlights starting with Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
