Baghdad to Ankara (BGW–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC Pegasus
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 58m PCVF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
CAI Cairo 5h 40m MSNP → VF Cairo (CAI) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 43m TKUD → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
DOH Doha 8h 20m QR → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Ankara flights
EBL Arbil ~4h 35m → PC Arbil (EBL) to Ankara flights
SZF Samsun ~4h 40m → VF Samsun (SZF) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya ~5h 15m → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
GYD Baku ~6h 5m → J2PCVF Baku (GYD) to Ankara flights
CPH Copenhagen ~9h 15m WY → PC Copenhagen (CPH) to Ankara flights
DXB Dubai ~10h 30m EKFZ → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baghdad to Ankara
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 782 mi 2h 15m nonstop

BGW–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 1 320 2h15 – – –
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA + PC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGW to ESB direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
EBL ~4h 35m SZF ~4h 40m SAW ~4h 58m AYT ~5h 15m CAI ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Baghdad

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric BGW→ESB KIK→ESB
Distance from BGW – 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m
Kirkuk (KIK) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of BGW with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ankara is 0 hours the same as Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
782 mi / 1,258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

BGW–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,258 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BGW
Full nameBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGW to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Esenboğa International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 782 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BGW to ESB: Pegasus and Iraqi Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Cairo and İstanbul.
Yes, return flights from ESB to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BGW to ESB

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Iraqi Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to ESB is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Cairo and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kirkuk (KIK).