Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Baghdad and Ankara follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from BGW to ESB start at 08:00 — the first with Iraqi Airways. The last service of the day is at 14:00 with Iraqi Airways. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BGW to ESB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Iraqi Airways offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Iraqi Airways.
Iraqi Airways is a leader in on-time performance for BGW to ESB flights, with 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BGW and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Right now, Rs40,391 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs72,428. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BGW to ESB by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BGW to ESB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
72.91% of flights that take off from Baghdad International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Baghdad International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BGW? If you've booked an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and venture far and wide through Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ankara. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGW to ESB in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Bursa is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No journey is complete without visiting Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.
