Why go
- Capital of Iraq.
- Served by Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD).
History
Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq. It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq. The city has an estimated population of 8 million. It ranks among the most populous and largest cities in the Middle East and the Arab world and constitutes 22% of Iraq's population. Baghdad is a primary financial and commercial center in the region.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 3 routes: Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Cameroon Airlines UY (M83) · 1 route: Tbilisi
- Egyptair MS (A320) · 1 route: Cairo
- Emirates EK (A330-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A320) · 1 route: Bahrain
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (A320) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Middle East Airlines ME (A320, A321) · 1 route: Beirut
- Qatar Airways QR (A320) · 1 route: Doha
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A320, Embraer 175, Embraer 195) · 1 route: Amman
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Station F, 2.9 km); routes include Mutanabbi - Jadriya, Jadriya - Medical City, Mutanabbi - Karada.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Baghdad, Iraq. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.