Capital
Baghdadبغداد
Check your own government's travel advice before planning Baghdad; many governments advise against travel to parts of Iraq.
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Baghdad is Iraq's capital and largest city, on the Tigris River. It has museums, historic markets and a large modern population. Security conditions vary by area and change over time.
At a glance
- Known for
- Iraq Museum · Mutanabbi Street book market · Tigris riverfront · Al-Kadhimiya Shrine
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (extreme heat)
- Nights
- 2
- Airports
- BGW Baghdad International (Check the operator for flights and transfers.)
Where to sleep
Central Baghdad
Limited hotels; check current availability.
Getting around
Taxis and arranged cars; check local guidance.
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice before you go; conditions can change quickly.
- Visa and entry rules differ for federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region; check both.
- Summer temperatures are extreme.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baghdad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Wikivoyage — Baghdad (secondary)