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Iraqi Airways lists Baghdad International Airport as BGW and Basra International Airport as BSR, separately from Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU). Identify the ticketed airport and region before checking the procedures for your Iraq itinerary.
Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.
An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.
| Airline | Code | Key hubs | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraqi Airways | IA | BGW / BSR / EBL / ISU / BEY / CAI / DXB / IST / AMM / NJF / DEL / ESB | A dated Erbil airport board records a Iraqi Airways flight serving Iraq; confirm the current itinerary and operating status with the airline. |
| UR Airlines | UD | EBL / BEY / BGW / IST / AMS / BER / CGN / CPH / DUS / FRA / HAJ / STR | A dated Erbil airport board records a UR Airlines flight serving Iraq; confirm the current itinerary and operating status with the airline. |
What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.
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Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.
| Route | Arrival airport | Region |
|---|---|---|
| DXB to BGW | BGW | AE |
| IST to BSR | BSR | TR |
| IST to EBL | EBL | TR |
| AMM to EBL | EBL | JO |
| DOH to EBL | EBL | QA |
| SHJ to EBL | EBL | AE |
| DXB to EBL | EBL | AE |
| AMS to EBL | EBL | NL |
Complete these checks before departure.
Iraqi Airways’ online check-in notes require passengers with checked baggage to hand it over at the departure counter. Check your flight’s counter and deadline; completing the online step does not complete baggage drop.
Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.
Yes. The official notes require checked baggage to be handed over at the departure counter.
The official Iraq eVisa site asks applicants to select their country and passport type before showing requirements. The KRI eVisa guidance is specifically for entering the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; check the correct authority for the destination region and travel purpose.
Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.
Iraqi Airways lists Baghdad International Airport as BGW and Basra International Airport as BSR, separately from Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU). Identify the ticketed airport and region before checking the procedures for your Iraq itinerary.
Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.
An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.
| Airline | Code | Key hubs | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraqi Airways | IA | BGW / BSR / EBL / ISU / BEY / CAI / DXB / IST / AMM / NJF / DEL / ESB | A dated Erbil airport board records a Iraqi Airways flight serving Iraq; confirm the current itinerary and operating status with the airline. |
| UR Airlines | UD | EBL / BEY / BGW / IST / AMS / BER / CGN / CPH / DUS / FRA / HAJ / STR | A dated Erbil airport board records a UR Airlines flight serving Iraq; confirm the current itinerary and operating status with the airline. |
What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.
Open an airport guide to compare airlines, nonstop destinations and practical travel information.
Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.
| Route | Arrival airport | Region |
|---|---|---|
| DXB to BGW | BGW | AE |
| IST to BSR | BSR | TR |
| IST to EBL | EBL | TR |
| AMM to EBL | EBL | JO |
| DOH to EBL | EBL | QA |
| SHJ to EBL | EBL | AE |
| DXB to EBL | EBL | AE |
| AMS to EBL | EBL | NL |
Complete these checks before departure.
Iraqi Airways’ online check-in notes require passengers with checked baggage to hand it over at the departure counter. Check your flight’s counter and deadline; completing the online step does not complete baggage drop.
Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.
Yes. The official notes require checked baggage to be handed over at the departure counter.
The official Iraq eVisa site asks applicants to select their country and passport type before showing requirements. The KRI eVisa guidance is specifically for entering the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; check the correct authority for the destination region and travel purpose.