Baghdad International Airport (BGW) serves Iraq’s capital with a mix of civilian and military facilities and two main passenger terminals that handle domestic and international traffic. Carriers based or with significant operations here include Iraqi Airways and Fly Baghdad, with connections to regional hubs across the Middle East, Turkey, and some European destinations. Travelers will find basic passenger services, customs and immigration, and ground transport links to the city; security checks can be extensive, so allow extra time. Use the airport’s online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Baghdad International Airport is BGW.
The ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport is ORBI.
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
The local time zone at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is Asia/Baghdad (GMT+3).
About 21 scheduled departures were counted at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Baghdad International Airport (BGW). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.