Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, making Baghdad one hour behind Sharjah.
Every week, there are eight Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 07:55 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 14:45 with Air Arabia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your SHJ to BGW flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Baghdad (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is a snap with Air Arabia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Air Arabia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Arabia is a leader in on-time performance for SHJ to BGW flights, with 91.36% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SHJ and BGW:
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
ر.ق. 490 is the lowest price for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 799. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SHJ to BGW, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHJ to BGW.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of all flights leaving Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% land on time at their destination.
Sharjah International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SHJ:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Venture beyond Baghdad and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Baghdad in April.
The warmest month in Baghdad is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 47ºC. Book your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to BGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres north of Baghdad, a visit to Mosul will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad, Erbil is another favourite stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
