Houston to Baghdad (IAH–BGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAH and BGW. Nearest airports to IAH with scheduled service: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 24 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 74 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 79 mi)
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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 3 hubs
IST Istanbul 17h 20m 5Y6EPK → TKUD Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad flights
DOH Doha 18h 25m B6MHQR → LAQR Doha (DOH) to Baghdad flights
DXB Dubai 31h 59m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Baghdad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Baghdad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and BGW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAH Routes BGW Routes IAH Live Flights BGW Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Baghdad (BGW) Baghdad to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
IST ~17h 20m DOH ~18h 25m DXB ~31h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → BGW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
BGW → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Baghdad is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · BGW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Baghdad.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Baghdad route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BGW
Full nameBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BGW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Hamad and Dubai.
Baghdad is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.