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Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Population
- 46,118,793
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Calling code
- +964
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Iraq
Explore Baghdad, Mosul and Erbil. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency IQDTime in Baghdad 04:36UTC+03:00Country codes IQ / IRQ
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Baghdad. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
10 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Iraq Museum
Iraq Museum is one option for your time in Baghdad. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Baghdad Zoo
Baghdad Zoo is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Baghdad
Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Baghdad is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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As-Salam Palace
As-Salam Palace is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Grand Festivities Square
Grand Festivities Square is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad
Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Al-Wazeer Mosque
Al-Wazeer Mosque is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Mausoleum
Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Mausoleum is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Baghdad Tower
Baghdad Tower is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Karkh
Karkh is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Baghdad
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BGW
An arrival option for Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
17.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Baghdad. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at BGW
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BGW airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 17.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 150.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 236.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ISU | 260.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 324.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 437.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Baghdad · ORBI
Elevation114 ft
Coordinates33.262501, 44.2346
Runways
15L / 33R
13124 × 197 ft
CON15R / 33L
10830 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
BALAD ACC123.52 MHz
APP128.2 MHz
INFO127.25 MHz
DEP131.9 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
HELO131.7 MHz
METRO116.15 MHz
COMD POST133.5 MHz
RDO127.35 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Al Najaf International Airport
Najaf · ORNI
Elevation103 ft
Coordinates31.991116, 44.405019
Runways
10 / 28
9842 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS123.9 MHz
Najaf Ground121.7 MHz
Najaf Tower119.1 MHz
Kirkuk International Airport
Kirkuk · ORKK
Elevation1061 ft
Coordinates35.469501, 44.3489
Runways
13 / 31
9809 × 148 ft
CON14 / 32
8535 × 160 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ACC125.3 MHz
APP129.75 MHz
GND127.375 MHz
METRO29.83 MHz
COMD POST128.1 MHz
PTD119.25 MHz
TWR125.55 MHz
Jalal Talabani International Airport
Sulaymaniyah · ORSU
Elevation2494 ft
Coordinates35.560487, 45.315137
Runways
13 / 31
11481 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
ADVSY SVC118.3 MHz
KIRKUK ACC125.3 MHz
Erbil International Airport
Arbil · ORER
Elevation1341 ft
Coordinates36.236047, 43.946615
Runways
18 / 36
15748 × 246 ft
ConcreteRadio frequencies
KIRKUK ACC125.3 MHz
KIRKUK129.75 MHz
TWR128.8 MHz
Basra International Airport
Basra · ORMM
Elevation11 ft
Coordinates30.549101, 47.662102
Runways
14 / 32
13124 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP119.4 MHz
GND125.9 MHz
OPS132.7 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Baghdad
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Iraq Museum
Directions ↗Iraq Museum is one option for your time in Baghdad. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Baghdad Zoo
Directions ↗Baghdad Zoo is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Baghdad
Directions ↗Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Baghdad is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
As-Salam Palace
Directions ↗As-Salam Palace is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grand Festivities Square
Directions ↗Grand Festivities Square is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad
Directions ↗Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Wazeer Mosque
Directions ↗Al-Wazeer Mosque is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Mausoleum
Directions ↗Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Mausoleum is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Baghdad Tower
Directions ↗Baghdad Tower is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Karkh
Directions ↗Karkh is one option for your time in Baghdad. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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