Major city · Iraq
Hillah
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Hillah to see Babylon ruins and the Great Mosque; stay overnight only if you need a rest before Baghdad.
Hillah is the gateway to Babylon (5 km north) and hosts several Ottoman‑era mosques and the King Ghazi Landscape Museum. It is reachable by bus, train or car from Baghdad (≈110 km). One day covers the main sights; add a night if you prefer a relaxed pace or have late arrivals.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check)
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, check)
- Airport
- BGW
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hillah104 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hillah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in dinars and US dollars covers almost everything: see Insurance & payments above.Iraq-wide
- SafetySecurity varies; stay in known hotels, travel by day, and keep informed via local contacts.
- Emergency numbers104 police · 123 Hospital (Baghdad) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBGW Baghdad International Airport (≈110 km (68 mi) north, bus or taxi to Hillah about 2 h).BGW Baghdad International Airport (≈68 mi (110 km) north, bus or taxi to Hillah about 2 h).
- Getting aroundBus station on Highway 8 (4 km (2.5 mi) SW of centre) serves long‑distance routes; shared taxis to Najaf cost ~7,500 IQD per seat (2022).Bus station on Highway 8 (2.5 mi (4 km) SW of centre) serves long‑distance routes; shared taxis to Najaf cost ~7,500 IQD per seat (2022).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BGW Baghdad International Airport (≈110 km (68 mi) north, bus or taxi to Hillah about 2 h)BGW Baghdad International Airport (≈68 mi (110 km) north, bus or taxi to Hillah about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
Avoid
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
Aug
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Sep
Best
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hillah: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jul
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Aug
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Sep
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus station on Highway 8 (4 km SW of centre) serves long‑distance routes; shared taxis to Najaf cost ~7,500 IQD per seat (2022). A railway station on the Baghdad‑Basra line offers overnight trains. Taxis and rental cars are available but security checks on the road are advised.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Babylon ruins
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi or hired car north 5 km (3.1 mi); road is paved.Taxi or hired car north 3.1 mi (5 km); road is paved.
Main attraction; open daily, no entry fee.
Al‑Kifl (Al‑Nukhailah Mosque)
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or taxi west 25 km (16 mi) along Highway 8.Bus or taxi west 16 mi (25 km) along Highway 8.
Religious site; respect local customs.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Asad Babil Hotel (Lion of Babylon)
One of the few hotels in operation; basic rooms.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- IQD 12,000–18,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IQD 18,000–25,000 excl. bed
- High
- IQD 25,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel basic room1 × 1 night × IQD 12,000 | IQD 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IQD 20,000 | IQD 20,000 |
| Taxi to Babylon (round trip)1 × IQD 3,000 · check | IQD 3,000 |
| Shared taxi to Najaf (one way)1 × IQD 7,500 · 2022 price, check for 2026 | IQD 7,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IQD 4,300 |
| Trip total≈ IQD 46,800 per person per day, bed included | IQD 46,800 |
Asad Babil Hotel, estimate 2026.
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Prices of common things
| CoffeeLocal cafés | IQD 300–500 |
| Tea | IQD 200–400 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | IQD 1,500–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change; consult your government travel advice.
- Robberies and kidnappings have been reported on the Baghdad‑Hillah road.
- Bus schedules are not published online; confirm times locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 104
- Hospital (Baghdad)
- 123
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Emergency
- Police104
- Hospital (Baghdad)123
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Erbil for assistance; other embassies are in Baghdad.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hillah bus station → Baghdad: ≈ IQD 12,000 by bus (check schedule)
- Taxi to Babylon: ≈ IQD 3,000 round trip
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marḥabā)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam al‑si‘r?)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hillah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check) · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, check)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hillah if arriving late from Baghdad.
- Combine Hillah with a Babylon day‑trip and a visit to Najaf.
Sources
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