Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
The timezone in Baghdad is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Lahore.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your LHE to BGW flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHE and BGW:
Dubai Airport
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is ₹ 27,872. A return ticket right now is ₹ 53,716. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHE to BGW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHE to BGW.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport.
Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
68.2% of flights leaving from Allama Iqbal International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Lahore to Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGW instead:
Pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Baghdad and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
From Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Baghdad in April.
Lock in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Baghdad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 47ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHE to BGW in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres north of Baghdad, a trip to Mosul will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
Erbil is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No journey is complete without dropping by Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
