Flying from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Los Angeles to BGW. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to BGW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to BGW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BGW and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel farther out of Baghdad and discover new places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Right now, Rs102,017 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs243,926. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to BGW if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to BGW.
Save money on your flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Baghdad. August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 47ºC. Book your Los Angeles to BGW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Baghdad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Baghdad right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Baghdad International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet are top sights which should be on any well-planned Baghdad itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Kirkuk is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Baghdad. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Shoraw Grand Mosque, Al-Adel Mosque and Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز.
Najaf is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 137 kilometres south of Baghdad. No trip is complete without visiting Great Mosque of Kufa, نجف and مرقد الامام علي بن ابي طالب(علية السلام).
