Baghdad to Dubai (BGW–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BGW–DXB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 869 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 359 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 7 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| IA Iraqi Airways | 7 | 737 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Baghdad
| Metric | BGW→DXB | NJF→DXB | ISU→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BGW | – | 88 mi | 170 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 5m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BGW: +03 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
BGW–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BGW to DXB
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai and Iraqi Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BGW to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BGW to DXB ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 869 miles (1,399 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Najaf (NJF) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).