Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is five hours ahead of Baghdad and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Your BGW to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Iraqi Airways is your ticket to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and perhaps some other great corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Iraqi Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating BGW to KUL flights, Iraqi Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGW and KUL:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is ر.ق. 938. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,179. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGW to KUL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BGW to KUL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Of all flights departing from Baghdad International Airport, 72.91% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near BGW? If you're catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BGW to KUL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its leading sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Another favourite stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time for highlights including Simflightkl.
