Flights to Baghdad

Etihad operates regular flights to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq and home to much of its business and cultural activity.

Flights arrive to Baghdad International Airport and guests can expect Etihad's high standards of service on each trip. 

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Attractions in Baghdad

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Baghdad has long been an important regional centre; the Abbasids originally constructed the city in the 8th century AD to serve as capital of the caliphate. The Baghdad region's history spans even further back, as the city replaced nearby Ctesiphon and Seleucia, which itself replaced the ancient city of Babylon.

The founders designed Baghdad as a Round City, with fortifications around a central area, similar to Erbil in Kurdistan. Baghdad flourished under Abbasid rule, serving as a centre for business and trade as well as political matters and intellectualism.

Following the caliphate's demise after the sack of Baghdad, by Mongol invaders, the city entered a period of decline and changed hands between many empires, including the Ottomans, who ruled the city until 1917.

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With such a rich history, Baghdad has many attractions celebrating its culture and history. The National Museum of Iraq still contains many artefacts from throughout the region's history and the 13th century Abbasid Palace, with its intricate brickwork and arches, overlooks the Tigris River.

In memorial of latter-day skirmishes, the Hands of Victory and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier remind residents and visitors of the human toll of the Iran-Iraq War.

Baghdad Airport

Baghdad International Airport is Iraq's largest airport, located in a western suburb around 16 kilometres from the centre of the capital city. 

Built between 1979 and 1982, it was designed to accommodate both civil and military aviation operations. The passenger terminal consists of three gate areas and a special VIP terminal that exists to welcome foreign leaders and other high profile visitors. 

Renovations are on-going throughout the terminal and the airport is currently designed to handle up to 7.5 million passengers per year, as well as aircraft of all sizes. 

Baghdad International Airport contains a range of passenger amenities and has undergone a number of recent cosmetic enhancements as well as an upgrade to its duty free shopping facilities.
Baghdad Airport

Baghdad Airport

Airport Code - BGW
Airport Name - Baghdad International Airport
City - Baghdad
Country - Iraq
Country Abbrev - IQ