Dubai to Baghdad (DXB–BGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK941
EK Emirates
359
8:00 AM
+04 T3
9:40 AM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2072cs
EK Emirates
7M9
8:50 AM
+04 T2
12:00 PM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ211+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:05 AM
+04 T2
12:00 PM
+03
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK943
EK Emirates
359
1:00 PM
+04 T3
2:30 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IA123
IA Iraqi
737
9:30 AM
+03
2:05 PM
+04
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK942
EK Emirates
359
11:15 AM
+03
2:25 PM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2073cs
EK Emirates
7M9
1:00 PM
+03
5:55 PM
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ212+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:00 PM
+03
5:50 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK944
EK Emirates
359
4:05 PM
+03
7:15 PM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Baghdad
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 869 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

DXB–BGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 869 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–BGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 7 7M8 3h55 EK
IA Iraqi Airways 0
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ + IA (7 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, DXB to BGW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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 Baghdad from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
Metric DXB→BGW SHJ→BGW
Distance from DXB 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 10
Flight time 2h 30m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Baghdad is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · BGW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Baghdad.
Distance & Flight Time
869 mi / 1,399 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports for stays of up to 60 days. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issues visas on arrival separately. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Confirm current policies with the Iraqi embassy before travel. Dual nationals should verify which passport to present.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Baghdad route.
Route details
Distance869 mi / 1,399 km
Flight time2h 30m to 4h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to BGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base take approximately 2h 30m to 4h 10m. The route covers 869 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: flydubai and Iraqi Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DXB to BGW. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IFN, IKA, BSR, ISU, EBL, ESB, BEY, AMD, AYT, DEL, MCT, AMM, DOH, SAW, ATH, CAI, BAH, CPH, DAM, IST and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baghdad is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from BGW to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ. 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 DXB to BGW

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai and Iraqi Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to BGW ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 869 miles (1,399 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 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 Sharjah (SHJ).