Find cheap airlines flights from Baghdad to Istanbul

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Baghdad to Istanbul, including Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. AJet has lowest fares on this route.
Royal Jordanian logo Royal Jordanian
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
AJet logo AJet
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Baghdad to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Baghdad to Istanbul: One way flights from $156, round trip flights from $231. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Baghdad to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Baghdad to Istanbul

The distance between Baghdad and Istanbul is approximately 1,603.14 km. It takes around 3 hours 3 minutes on average to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price$150
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$231
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,603.14 km
Average flight time3 hours 3 minutes
Popular airlineRoyal Jordanian
Flight statistics for the Baghdad–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

The average price of one-way flights from Baghdad to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul is March, with an average price of $117; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $322.

$322
$220
$117
$15
    Cheapest
  • $163
    Jun
  • $207
    Jul
  • $256
    Aug
  • $199
    Sep
  • $140
    Oct
  • $148
    Nov
  • $132
    Dec
  • $166
    Jan
  • $160
    Feb
  • $117
    Mar
  • $322
    Apr
  • $286
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul?

Average price of round-trip flights from Baghdad to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Baghdad to Istanbul are found during February, with an average price of $222. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to $661.

$661
$442
$222
$3
    Cheapest
  • $259
    Jun
  • $661
    Jul
  • $405
    Aug
  • $281
    Sep
  • $280
    Oct
  • $296
    Nov
  • $329
    Dec
  • $243
    Jan
  • $222
    Feb
  • $224
    Mar
  • $395
    Apr
  • $433
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Baghdad to Istanbul during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Baghdad to Istanbul are available on Jun 21, with fares starting at $214.

$273
$244
$214
$185
    Cheapest
  • $273
    15
    Jun
  • $229
    16
  • $245
    17
  • $245
    18
  • $234
    19
  • $219
    20
  • $214
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baghdad to Istanbul (BGW-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AEGEAN offers one-way fares as low as $150 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BGW to IST on Thu, Jul 9), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $231 departing on Sun, Jun 21 and returning on Wed, Jun 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Baghdad to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 3 minutes to fly from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Baghdad to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Baghdad to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC657 (09:18) Turkish Airlines: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- TK803 (05:20) Turkish Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- TK843 (10:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Baghdad to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 9, with one-way flights priced at just $150.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Baghdad to Istanbul on June 23, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at $79.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport (BGW-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) Ataturk Airport (ISL).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Baghdad is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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