The Republic of Iraq is famous for being the heart of many civilizations rooted in Mesopotamia. Baghdad is the capital and the largest city in Iraq.
It became the commercial, cultural, and intellectual center of the Arab world. Because of its multicultural and multireligious environment, it was also named " Learning Center". There are direct flights to Istanbul from Baghdad.
Also, there are national and international connection flights via Istanbul. In , the name has changed to Baghdad International Airport. The airport is used for military and civil purposes. There are two main terminals: Military terminal and Civil terminal.
It has a capacity of 7,5 million passengers annually. Besides the coffee shops, there are ATMs, banks, an airport hotel, prayer rooms, and a medical center. There is a bus that connects the airport and the city. However, there is a lack of information about the details. There are shuttles provided by hotels, as well. The most comfortable, and secure way of transportation in Baghdad is a taxi or renting a car.
Pegasus allows you to rent a car in advance by filling the blanks on the web site. Making your reservation in advance is the most convenient and secure way to reach Baghdad. Bus and metro are the main public transportation. However, pre-arranged transportation is common among visitors of Iraq, such as helicopters or armored buses or taxis. In terms of accommodation in Baghdad, the international safe zone, which is called Green Zone is suggested.
