Cheap flights from Ankara to Baghdad (ESB–BGW)

ESBEsenboğa International Airport
Turkey

BGWBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Iraq

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways and UR Airlines fly Ankara to Baghdad (ESB–BGW) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,260 km (782 mi).

From: ESB; Ankara
To: BGW; Baghdad
Nonstop: Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines: IF · IA · UD
Cheapest fare found: ₺5,361 one-way
Distance: 1,260 km (782 mi)

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Ankara to Baghdad fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺5,361 for October 2026 on Pegasus Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from ₺5,361.

Oct ’26₺5,361
Dec ’26₺6,452
Jan ’27₺8,457
Feb ’27₺9,293
Mar ’27₺6,106
Apr ’27₺8,457
Jun ’27₺8,519
Jul ’27₺6,909
Aug ’27₺7,658

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found 8 October 2026. Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly ESB–BGW

For Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) to Baghdad (BGW), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (₺5,361).

Ankara to Baghdad: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) to Baghdad (BGW)?

From ₺5,361 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Pegasus Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from ₺5,361 (found 8 October 2026).

Which airlines fly ESB–BGW direct?

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways and UR Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly ESB–BGW?

October 2026, at ₺5,361; the dearest month found was ₺9,293.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Baghdad?

None: Ankara and Baghdad keep the same time.

Baghdad to Ankara: the return flight (BGW–ESB)

All 3 airlines also fly BGW–ESB nonstop.

Airlines flying ESB–BGW nonstop

Airline	Usually takes off (ESB time)	Type	Alliance	Notes
Fly Baghdad IF	—	full-service	—	—
Iraqi Airways IA	—	full-service	—	—
UR Airlines UD	—	full-service	—	—

One-stop alternatives to flying ESB–BGW nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

Via Kirkuk (KIK) with Iraqi Airways: 1,370 km (850 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop.
Via Erbil (EBL) with Fly Baghdad and Iraqi Airways: 1,380 km (858 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop.

ESB–BGW route map

Great-circle distance 1,260 km (782 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

Esenboğa International Airport

Esenboğa (ESB), Ankara. In our data, 14 airlines fly nonstop from ESB to 44 destinations.

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Arrival

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad (BGW), Baghdad.

Onward from Baghdad

Places you can't fly to nonstop from ESB, but can from BGW — for a stopover or a second leg.

Related routes

Sources

en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
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en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01

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