Flights to Baghdad

In terms of accommodation in Baghdad, the international safe zone, which is called Green Zone is suggested. In this area, you can find varied hotel alternatives according to your budget. You can make your hotel reservation in advance via Pegasus. Hence, you can save money and time.  

The cuisine of Iraq presents a wide range of delicious food, such as kebaps, Masgouf – an Iraqi fish dish, Quzi – stuffed grilled lamb–, stuffed cabbage, and stuffed chicken breast.  

You can learn more about the gastronomy of city on the Baghdad Cuisine Guide.

In this section, you will find useful information about visiting Baghdad.  

About Visa

• You have to apply Iraq Consulates or Embassies, to obtain your visa.
• Fill the visa application form, and submit with two recent identical 5x5 cm front-view color photographs.
• Your passport must be valid for six months.
• You need to make your purpose of travel clear with a statement letter. Include your purpose, duration, host company or organizers.
• Provide a phone number.
• Once your application is approved (approximately in 15 business days) you are contacted by the authorities. Then you are required to send your passport via registered pre-paid mail with your visa fee. Visa fees change depending on your visa type.

Neighboring Cities

• Felluce (56,4 km)
• Karbala (88 km)
• Kut (161 km)
• Erbil (353 km)
• Kermanshah – Iran (378 km)

Weather

Baghdad has a hot desert climate. Therefore, summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild. In the summer average, the maximum temperature is 44°C. In summer average temperatures are above 40°C. In winter average the maximum temperature is 18,7°C, while the minimum temperature is 4,2°C. In winter the coldest temperature can drop below 0°C. The highest temperature ever recorded is 52 °C. As a result, autumn and winters are the best seasons to visit Baghdad.  

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +964
• Baghdad Area Code: 1
• Airport Contact: + 964 0790 140 3537
• Emergency Line: 104 (Police), 122 (Emergency)

You can visit varied touristic places in Baghdad, such as Hatra remainings, monuments (Iraqi culture monument, Al-Shaheed Monument), and museums (National Museum of Iraq, Baghdadi Museum). Also, there is an international film festival held in September.  

You can check Baghdad Travel Guide to learn more.