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$170+ Cheap flights from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BGW — IST
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Baghdad Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Baghdad to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$508 or less

Good one-way deal

$434 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Baghdad to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baghdad to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:10 amBGW - IST
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/131:15 amIST - BGW
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:10 pmBGW - IST
1 stop14h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 5/11:05 pmIST - BGW
1 stop6h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/25$390
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:10 pmBGW - IST
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/19:35 pmIST - BGW
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$403
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:05 amBGW - IST
1 stop9h 30mEgyptair
Thu 4/174:30 amIST - BGW
1 stop26h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 3/23$599

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Baghdad to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Baghdad

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Sun 4/6

12:10 am-3:25 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 4/13

1:15 am-4:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$339

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Thu 4/24

10:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

1:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$390

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Thu 4/24

10:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

9:35 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$403

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Fri 4/11

8:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 4/17

4:30 am-7:05 am

1 stop26h 35m

$599

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Thu 4/3

6:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$170

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Wed 4/2

5:25 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$198

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Wed 4/2

1:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$287

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Mon 4/7

11:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$373

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Sun 3/30

8:05 am-2:50 am

1 stop18h 45m

$407

BaghdadIstanbul

BGW - IST

BGWIST

Baghdad Intl

Mon 7/7

9:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$592

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Baghdad to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Baghdad-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baghdad-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baghdad-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baghdad-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Baghdad-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Baghdad with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Baghdad to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BGW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Baghdad to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Baghdad to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Baghdad to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines from Baghdad to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Royal Jordanian
6.9
Okay
371 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baghdad to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Baghdad, you will be flying from Baghdad Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Baghdad Intl (BGW) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Baghdad. There are 2 flights from Baghdad Intl to Istanbul per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($339), Royal Jordanian ($390), and Egyptair ($599) offers the cheapest pricing from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Royal Jordanian, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $170. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air Arabia, as they are both options that can get you from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport are Iraqi Airways (82%), Fly Baghdad (67%) and Turkish Airlines (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $809, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $195. The most popular route (Baghdad Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $204.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Baghdad to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baghdad to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Baghdad to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Baghdad to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Baghdad to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$138Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$157Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$166Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
AnadoluJetCheapest$184Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$257Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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