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

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Baghdad to Ankara
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 15m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

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, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
322
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.
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
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 782 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iraqi Airways and Pegasus.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BGW to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBL, SZF, DAM, AYT, CAI, GYD, VKO, SAW, DXB, DOH, IST and CPH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Iraqi Airways and Pegasus. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to ESB ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EBL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kirkuk (KIK).