Baghdad is the capital and the largest city of Iraq with a population of almost 12 million, located in the central part of the country. Baghdad has always been an important city starting from the prehistoric times to modern era Iraq. Now, the city is being rebuilt after the Invasion of Iraq, putting it back on the track to become a unique destination to be visited in the Middle East again.
Baghdad is a growing tourism destination of the Middle East with amazing cultural and historical attractions. Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights to Baghdad from Δ°stanbul, making your trip to Baghdad from Europe very practical with numerous flights to Istanbul. The flight duration to Baghdad from Δ°stanbul is 3 hours. You can buy your direct flight tickets to Baghdad from Δ°stanbul from here.
Baghdad International Airport is located 22 kilometers away from the city center. You can get to the city center with public bus, taxi and car. Public buses are available to the different parts of the city. Tickets may be purchased from kiosks at the airport. The trip to the city center from airport approximately costs You can also enjoy the city with a rental car.
Pegasus Airlines car rental service has great offers for you in here. The city does not have a reliable public bus or train system and taxis are the main means of transportation for visitors in Baghdad with relatively low fares.
Baghdad has a desert climate with very hot and dry summers. Winters are warm with a very low chance of rain. The hottest month in the city is July and the coldest month is January.
