Travelling from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Baghdad one hour ahead of Amman.
Every week, there are 49 Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 01:50 Royal Jordanian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:50 with Royal Jordanian.
Leave enough time to make your AMM to BGW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Baghdad (and then exploring more of Iraq!) is a cinch with Iraqi Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Iraqi Airways.
Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier that offers AMM to BGW flights. A dependable 91.46% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMM and BGW:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Rs45,245 is the lowest price for a one-way Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs79,483. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from AMM to BGW by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.48% of flights that depart AMM reach their destination on time.
Central Amman to Queen Alia International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMM? If you're catching an early flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Grab the keys to a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Baghdad and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Baghdad. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Baghdad. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Queen Alia International Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you want to go to Baghdad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 47ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AMM to BGW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Mosul is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Baghdad. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another essential stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.