Sharjah to Baghdad (SHJ–BGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9368
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:00 AM
+04
11:25 AM
+03
3h 25m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9366
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:55 PM
+04
4:20 PM
+03
3h 25m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9369
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:05 PM
+03
4:40 PM
+04
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9367
G9 Air Arabia
320
5:00 PM
+03
9:35 PM
+04
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
DOH Doha 4h 10m G9QR QR Doha (DOH) to Baghdad flights
BAH Manama 4h 35m G9 GF Manama (BAH) to Baghdad flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 6h 30m G9OVWY WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Baghdad flights
CAI Cairo 7h 15m G9MSNP MS Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad flights
AMM Amman 7h 35m G9RJ RJWY Amman (AMM) to Baghdad flights
BEY Beirut 10h 35m G9 MEUD Beirut (BEY) to Baghdad flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 13h 35m G9PC PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Baghdad flights
IST Istanbul 21h 15m G9 TKUD Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad flights
EBL Arbil ~6h 15m G9 Arbil (EBL) to Baghdad flights
BSR Basra ~6h 25m G9 Basra (BSR) to Baghdad flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Baghdad
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 872 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–BGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 872 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–BGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 10 320 3h25
IA Iraqi Airways 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + IA (10 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, SHJ to BGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
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 Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
Metric SHJ→BGW DXB→BGW
Distance from SHJ 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 10 14
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ 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 Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · BGW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Baghdad.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
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.

SHJ–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Baghdad route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,404 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to BGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 872 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SHJ to BGW: Air Arabia and Iraqi Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Bahrain and Muscat.
Baghdad is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from BGW to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. 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 SHJ to BGW

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia and Iraqi Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to BGW is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,404 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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