Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Baghdad from US$147

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Baghdad (IST-BGW)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$147 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to BGW on Mon, Jul 6), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$252 departing on Tue, Jun 16 and returning on Sun, Jun 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Baghdad with the following airlines, including: AJet Iraqi Airways Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  It takes about 2 hours 51 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Baghdad.

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Baghdad is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Baghdad. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Iraqi Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IA216 (11:14) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK802 (01:37) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK842 (06:42)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Baghdad, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$147.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Baghdad travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad (BGW) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Baghdad is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Baghdad on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Baghdad on June 24, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at US$140.

• Which airports can I fly to for Baghdad from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Baghdad, with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport (SAW-BGW) is by far the most common option on this route: Baghdad International Airport (BGW).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Baghdad?

  The time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Baghdad?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.