Baghdad to Tehran (BGW–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DOH Doha 13h 13m QR → QR Doha (DOH) to Tehran flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 23h 35m OVWY → WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Tehran flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul ~7h 58m PCVF → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran flights
DXB Dubai ~8h 13m EKFZ → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Tehran flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~20h 5m → W5 Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tehran flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baghdad to Tehran
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 422 mi 1h 30m nonstop +0.5h ahead

BGW–IKA had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 422 miles in 1h 30m.

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All flights from Tehran (IKA) Tehran to Baghdad flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BGW–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
SAW ~7h 58m DXB ~8h 13m DOH ~13h 13m CAN ~20h 5m MCT ~23h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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 Tehran from Baghdad

Nearby airports with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Metric BGW→IKA NJF→IKA
Distance from BGW – 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m
Najaf (NJF) to Tehran flights
Airports within 200 miles of BGW with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 6.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

BGW–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGW to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Imam Khomeini International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BGW to IKA: Iraqi Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad and Muscat.
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Baghdad.
Yes, return flights from IKA to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NJF. 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 IKA

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BGW to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to IKA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad and Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Najaf (NJF).