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Istanbul to Baghdad flights (IST–BGW)

ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
BGWBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Iraq

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Baghdad (IST–BGW) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,630 km (1,010 mi).

Compare all 2 Istanbul–Baghdad airport pairs

From
IST
Istanbul
To
BGW
Baghdad
Nonstop
Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines
IF · IA · TK
Distance
1,630 km (1,010 mi)

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Istanbul to Baghdad: frequently asked questions

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Which airlines fly IST–BGW direct?

Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways and Turkish Airlines.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Baghdad?

None: Istanbul and Baghdad keep the same time.

Baghdad to Istanbul: the return flight (BGW–IST)

All 3 airlines also fly BGW–IST nonstop.

Airlines flying IST–BGW nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (IST time)TypeAllianceNotes
Fly Baghdad IF—full-service——
Iraqi Airways IA—full-service——
Turkish Airlines TK—full-serviceStar Alliance—

One-stop alternatives to flying IST–BGW nonstop

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

  • Via Kirkuk (KIK) with Iraqi Airways: 1,750 km (1,090 mi) flown, 7% further than nonstop.
  • Via Erbil (EBL) with Iraqi Airways: 1,760 km (1,100 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop.
  • Via Beirut (BEY) with Middle East Airlines - Air Liban: 1,830 km (1,140 mi) flown, 12% further than nonstop.
  • Via Sulaymaniyah (ISU) with Iraqi Airways: 1,850 km (1,150 mi) flown, 13% further than nonstop.
  • Via Najaf (NJF) with Iraqi Airways: 1,880 km (1,170 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.

IST–BGW route map

Great-circle distance 1,630 km (1,010 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Istanbul and Baghdad

Other arrivals in Iraq

Also nonstop from IST, nearest to BGW first (straight-line distance):

  • Najaf (NJF) · 142 km (88 mi) from BGW
  • Kirkuk (KIK) · 246 km (153 mi) from BGW
  • Sulaymaniyah (ISU) · 274 km (170 mi) from BGW
  • Erbil (EBL) airport guide · 332 km (206 mi) from BGW
  • Basra (BSR) · 442 km (275 mi) from BGW

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Plan your arrival at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW)

Departure

İstanbul Airport

Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.

View IST airport guide →

Arrival

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad (BGW), Baghdad.

Other nonstop airport pairs, Istanbul to Baghdad

Istanbul and Baghdad are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:

Onward from Baghdad

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

Related routes

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • turkishairlines.com — Turkish Airlines destinations from Istanbul
  • en.wikipedia.org — current destination list, cross-checked 2026-09-25 (terminated routes removed)
  • 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
  • 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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