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

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IA201
IA Iraqi
737
8:00 AM
+03
10:30 AM
+03
2h 30m
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PC1607
PC Pegasus
320
7:50 PM
+03
10:15 PM
+03
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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PC1707
PC Pegasus
320
8:25 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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IA202
IA Iraqi
737
5:45 PM
+03
8:00 PM
+03
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baghdad to Ankara
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 15m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

BGW–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 3 737 2h30
PC Pegasus 3 320 2h15-2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
737 Boeing 737-700 – IA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA + PC (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGW to ESB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
304
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.

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 6 3
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BGW with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

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 to 2h 30m.

BGW–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,258 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

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 to 2h 30m. The route covers 782 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iraqi Airways and Pegasus.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from BGW to ESB. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAM, CPH, EBL, SAW, DOH, DXB, IST, AYT, GYD and VKO. 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.
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 Iraqi Airways and Pegasus. With 6 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 to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kirkuk (KIK).