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Etihad Airways, the fastest-growing airline in history, can transport you to Iraq in comfort and style.

Famed for its ancient ruins, religious sites and leading museums, you’re promised an unforgettable experience in this Middle Eastern country.

Book your flights to Iraq with Etihad Airways to experience a service so exquisite that we were named the World’s Leading Airline for four consecutive years at the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 World Travel Awards. Take our video tour to find out more.

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About Iraq

About Iraq

Iraq is located in the Middle East region, sharing its land boundaries with Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Syria and Iran. Covering a total area of 438,317 square kilometres, the country has an estimated population of 31.1 million people, around a quarter of which are based in the capital city of Baghdad.

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Although the local economy has traditionally focused on oil and gas activities, Iraq is fast developing its manufacturing, agriculture, telecommunications and construction industries. Tourism has also emerged as a major contributor to the GDP, with around 1.5 million visitors reported each year, arriving from all corners of the world.

For many tourists, the main attraction is Iraq’s incredible range of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, includingthe breath-taking ruins of Hatra, the ancient city of Ashur, and the archaeological grounds of Samarra. Others head to the country for religious pilgrimages, with sacred landmarks in Najaf, Karbala and other southern cities.

Book your flights to Iraq with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, which offers regular services to Baghdad, Basra and Erbil. Search the booking engine on this page to find the best prices for flights to Iraq and other Etihad Airways destinations, while your local embassy should be contacted for the latest travel advisories, in addition to visa and vaccination details.

Iraq Attractions

Iraq Attractions

Historical attractions have been placed at the heart of Iraq’s tourism market. The ancient city of Babylon, for instance, was founded as one of the world’s first major cities in 1867 BC.

Today, a number of breath-taking monuments can be explored in Babylon, such as the 2,600-year-old ‘Lion of Babylon’ rock sculpture and a reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate, which was initially constructed around 575 BC. More recently, a park has been opened along the Euphrates River, offering a scenic place to unwind in Babylon.

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In other parts of the country, leading heritage sites include the ancient city of Ashur, which served as the Assyrian empire’s first capital from the 14th to 9th century BC, and the Great Ziggurat of Ur, built during the Early Bronze Age. The fortified city of Hatra, located around 290km northwest of Baghdad, is also popular with tourists. Founded by ancient Arab tribes in the 3rd century BC, it is surrounded by inner and outer walls nearly 6.4km in circumference and supported by more than 160 towers.

To learn more about the culture and heritage of Iraq, try some of the country’s leading museums. The Iraqi National Museum, for example, places the spotlight on historical artefacts, stone carvings, manuscripts and even royal tombs. Alternatively, you can visit the Kurdish Textile Museum, Tikrit Museum, Mosul Museum, and the 2,500-year-old Ennigaldi-Nanna Museum (often described as the first museum known to historians).