With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baghdad has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 43 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Baghdad from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 34h 20m.
Another option to get to Baghdad is to pick up a car hire from Erbil, which is about 199 miles from Baghdad. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Erbil.
Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 and up for a 5-star experience.
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Baghdad, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.