Flying from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Bangkok is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Baghdad is four hours behind Bangkok. Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from Bangkok to BGW won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Bangkok to BGW that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and BGW include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to BGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
66.48% of all departures from Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Reserve a hotel close to BGW if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Book a Baghdad International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Baghdad and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Rs51,204 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs97,943. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to BGW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Bangkok to BGW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
April is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Baghdad based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 47ºC. Book your Bangkok to BGW flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 20ºC.
More about Baghdad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Baghdad right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Baghdad International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Baghdad when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Al-Kadhimiya Mosque followed by Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Explore more of Iraq
Kirkuk is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen Baghdad. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Shoraw Grand Mosque, Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Iraq, consider Najaf, roughly 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام) are among the biggest draws.
