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Flights from London to Baghdad

There are no direct flights from London to Baghdad. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 7h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 37m
LONBGWSAW

London to Baghdad at a glance

Fastest journey7h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from London 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
LON Istanbul (SAW) BGW
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 37m
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LON Amman (AMM) BGW
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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3
LON Beirut (BEY) BGW
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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4
LON Athens (ATH) BGW
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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LON Baku (GYD) BGW
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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LON Ankara (ESB) BGW
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 35m
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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
4,090 km2,540 miles
Journey time
7h 37mestimate
Time difference
+3hBaghdad vs London
Currency in Baghdad
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → BGW

Flights from London to Baghdad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Baghdad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Beirut. 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 London to Baghdad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,090 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Athens (ATH). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Baghdad?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between London and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 3 hours ahead of London.

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