Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Baghdad International Airport is located in Baghdad. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 4 hours ahead of Baghdad.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BGW to Bangkok. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BGW to Bangkok. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you hold a passport from Iraq, you will need an embassy visa to visit Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're traveling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
BGW is around 27 kilometers from central Baghdad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BGW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Bangkok
$224 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok. A return flight starts from $571. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BGW to Bangkok, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometers. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometers from the center of Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near DMK. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from BGW to Bangkok at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, head to Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from BGW to Bangkok around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just two of the top attractions to put on your Bangkok to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
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