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Flights from Damascus to Baghdad

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Flight Duration7 hoursFlights between Damascus and Baghdad take, on average, 7 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportDamascus IntlWhen flying from Damascus to Baghdad
Destination airportBaghdad International AirportFor the route from Damascus to Baghdad
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Damascus to Baghdad
One-way average Price£351The average price for a flight Damascus - Baghdad at Opodo is £351, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Baghdad when departing from Damascus
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 468 mi
Damascus airports
Baghdad airports
Baghdad International Airport (BGW)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Damascus to Baghdad flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Damascus to Baghdad (Iraq) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Damascus to Baghdad takes roughly 2 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Damascus–Baghdad route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

The weather in Baghdad

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Baghdad, temperatures average around 43ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 44ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Damascus to Baghdad

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Damascus to Baghdad:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Baghdad. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Damascus to Baghdad

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Damascus to Baghdad?
When you fly from Damascus to Baghdad the average price is £351. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Damascus to Baghdad at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Damascus to Baghdad. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Damascus to Baghdad?
The most popular months to book a flight from Damascus to Baghdad are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Damascus to Baghdad?
The best time of the year to go to Baghdad when flying from Damascus depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Baghdad from Damascus in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, September and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Damascus - Baghdad.
How long does the flight take to go from Damascus to Baghdad?
The total flight time between Damascus and Baghdad is of around 7 hours on average, considering an average distance of 467.51 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Baghdad compared to Damascus?
While in Damascus temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Baghdad can experience temperatures up to 34º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Baghdad, compared to the 14º ºC average in Damascus.

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