Cheap flights to Iraq from $865

Depending on the airline you choose, the fastest one-stop flight from Sydney Airport to Baghdad International Airport takes around 18h 30m, while the shortest flight time from Sydney Airport to Erbil International Airport is roughly 21h 40m. The shortest one-stop flight time from Melbourne Airport to Baghdad, Iraq is roughly 19h 40m, while flights from Melbourne to Erbil International take approximately 21h 25m. Some flights can take as long as 47h, depending on the airline, number of stops, and stopover duration.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Iraq are currently not serviced by any airline. However, Emirates Airlines offers one-stop flight deals to Iraq from Sydney, Perth and Melbourne via Dubai. Alternatively, Qatar Airways offers one-stop flights from Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne with stopovers at Doha Hamad International. If you’re flying to Erbil International, you’ll find one-stop flights at Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, and Perth Airport serviced by Qatar Airways and Emirates Airlines.

Air travel provides a quick and easy way of traveling around Iraq, especially for long-distance trips between cities. The country has domestic flights linking most of the major cities, including Erbil, Basra, and Baghdad. Iraq also has a rail route that connects Basra to Baghdad. The train runs once daily. For shuttles within cities, taxis are a popular pick.

Iraq offers several tourist attractions, such as the 9th century Great Mosque of Samarra, Lalish Temple in Al-Shikhan, the Citadel of Erbil, and the Iraq Museum in Baghdad. If you’re visiting Erbil, Sami Abdulrahman Park provides a nice destination for taking walks, jogging or going on a picnic. It also features a pond, restaurant, and playgrounds for kids. Depending on your destination, other things to do in Iraq might include nature excursions, river trips, and cave tours. In addition, the country hosts several festivals during the year, including the Iraqi short film festival (which is held between August and September) and the Assyrian New Year, which occurs annually, on the 1st of April.

You’ll need a visa issued in advance to fly to Iraq. You’ll also need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from the date of the issued visa. If you plan to visit Iraqi Kurdistan, you can obtain a visa on arrival at Erbil International Airport or Sulaymaniyah International Airport. However, this visa is only valid for the region and not valid for travel to other areas in the country. Single entry visas are valid for up to three months while multi-entry visas are valid for up to a year.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Iraq on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Iraq.

Baghdad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Iraq. One-way flights to Baghdad Intl typically cost $148, while return flights cost around $285.

For those looking to save time traveling to Iraq, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 55 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Erbil Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Erbil Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Niagara Hotel Erbil is the closest property to Erbil Intl (1.6 km away from Erbil Intl).