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

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872 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 31m ago
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G9380
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:57 AM
+04
9:25 AM
+03
1h 28m
35%
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G9377
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:25 AM
+04
10:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
35%
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G9368
G9 Air Arabia
32B
10:39 AM
+04
11:15 AM
+03
1h 36m
35%
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G9366
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:45 PM
+04
4:20 PM
+03
1h 35m
35%
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G9369
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:04 PM
+03
4:50 PM
+04
1h 46m
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G9367
G9 Air Arabia
320
7:46 PM
+03
12:05 AM+1
+04
3h 19m
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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 9 hubs
BAH Manama 4h 25m G9 → GF Manama (BAH) to Baghdad flights
DOH Doha 4h 40m G9QR → LAQR Doha (DOH) to Baghdad flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 5h 10m G9OVWY → OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Baghdad flights
CAI Cairo 6h 30m G9MSNP → MS Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad flights
AMM Amman 7h 15m G9RJ → RJWY Amman (AMM) to Baghdad flights
DAM Damascus 7h 15m FYCG9 → FYC Damascus (DAM) to Baghdad flights
BEY Beirut 8h 56m G9 → MEUD Beirut (BEY) to Baghdad flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 9h 37m G9PC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Baghdad flights
IST Istanbul 11h 50m G9 → TKUD Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sharjah to Baghdad
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 872 mi 1h 36m 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 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Baghdad (BGW) Baghdad to Sharjah flights
Carriers on this route

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 20 320, 32B 1h28-1h40 – – –
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + IA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to BGW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
BAH ~4h 25m DOH ~4h 40m MCT ~5h 10m CAI ~6h 30m AMM ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
424
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 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 20 28
Flight time 1h 36m 2h 41m
Dubai (DXB) to Baghdad flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
Know before you go

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 1h 36m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Baghdad route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,404 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 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 SHJ to BGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base take about 1h 36m 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 Bahrain, Hamad 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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to BGW is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,404 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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