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Connecting route · Germany → Iraq

Flights from Cologne to Baghdad

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Baghdad. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 7h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 00m
CGNBGWSAW

Cologne to Baghdad at a glance

Fastest journey7h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens

Best ways to fly from Cologne to Baghdad

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CGN Istanbul (SAW) BGW
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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2
CGN Athens (ATH) BGW
Leg 1: Air Mediterranean, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 20m
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3
CGN Ankara (ESB) BGW
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 59m
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CGN Samsun (SZF) BGW
Leg 1: Eurowings, SunExpress · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 01m
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CGN Erbil (EBL) BGW
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 05m
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CGN Berlin (BER) BGW
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,598 km2,234 miles
Journey time
7h 00mestimate
Time difference
+2hBaghdad vs Cologne
Currency in Baghdad
USD
Airports
CGN → BGW

Flights from Cologne to Baghdad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Baghdad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Ankara. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Baghdad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,598 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Athens (ATH), Ankara (ESB) and Samsun (SZF). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Baghdad?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 2 hours ahead of Cologne.

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