Major city · Iraq
Mosulالموصل
Spend 2 days in Mosul to see the main historic sites and a few restored hotels; longer only if you plan extensive reconstruction tours.
Mosul is Iraq's second-largest city with a diverse heritage and a rebuilt core. Most attractions cluster around the old city and Nineveh mound, reachable by car. Limited accommodation and transport mean a short stay is practical, unless you are a specialist visitor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, limited services)
- Airport
- OSM
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Iraq before a…
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Iraq ↗Check your own government travel advice for Iraq before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Iraq ↗Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region run separate entry rules; check both if relevant.
- Iraq ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Iraq before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Mosul102 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mosul, 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
- SafetyMosul is recovering; travel is possible with local guides, but stay alert, keep valuables secure, and verify site access before visiting.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 122 ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOSM Mosul International Airport (Closed as of 2021; nearest international airport Erbil (EBL), ~75 km (47 mi) east).OSM Mosul International Airport (Closed as of 2021; nearest international airport Erbil (EBL), ~47 mi (75 km) east).
- Getting aroundPrivate car or shared taxi is safest; bridges over the Tigris are repaired.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)IQD 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)IQD 2,000–3,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per personIQD 12,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per roomIQD 35,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per roomIQD 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IQD 15,000 · Mid IQD 30,000 · High IQD 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- OSM Mosul International Airport (Closed as of 2021; nearest international airport Erbil (EBL), ~75 km (47 mi) east)OSM Mosul International Airport (Closed as of 2021; nearest international airport Erbil (EBL), ~47 mi (75 km) east)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mosul: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 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
Private car or shared taxi is safest; bridges over the Tigris are repaired. No city bus system; mini-buses run sporadically; Arabic essential.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nineveh (Kuyunjik mound)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Car or taxi, ~15 min east of city centre
Open daily; no ticket fee
Erbil (for airport and larger hotels)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Car, ~75 km (47 mi) east, 1.5 hCar, ~47 mi (75 km) east, 1.5 h
Check road security and border-region travel advice
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.
Al Habda Tourist Hotel
Riverfront, basic rooms, English-speaking staff
Al Sultan Palace Hotel
Near city centre, open for guests
Al Safir Hotel
25 K IQD per night (Oct 2022), basic facilities, WhatsApp booking
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 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IQD 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- IQD 60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × IQD 35,000 | IQD 70,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × IQD 30,000 | IQD 120,000 |
| Shared taxi Baghdad-Mosul (one-way)2 × IQD 25,000 · check | IQD 50,000 |
| Shared taxi Erbil-Mosul (one-way)2 × IQD 10,000 · check | IQD 20,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × IQD 5,000 · check | IQD 10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IQD 27,000 |
| Trip total≈ IQD 74,300 per person per day, bed included | IQD 297,000 |
2026 estimate in IQD; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | IQD 500–800 |
| Tea with sweets | IQD 300–600 |
| Taxi 5 km | IQD 2,000–3,000 |
| Meal at modest restaurant | IQD 3,000–6,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | IQD 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change; follow local advice and check travel warnings.
- Many historic sites are damaged or under reconstruction; some may be closed to non-Muslims.
- Limited cash facilities; carry IQD and small US-dollar notes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Ambulance/Fire
- 122
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Emergency
- Police102
- Ambulance/Fire122
Embassy
US consular services are in Erbil; check for updates (check)
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Baghdad → Mosul shared taxi: ≈ IQD 25,000, 4–5 h (check)
- Erbil → Mosul shared taxi: ≈ IQD 10,000, 2–3 h (check)
- Taxi within Mosul (5 km): ≈ IQD 2,500
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam al-siʿr?)
- أين الفندق؟ — Where is the hotel? (ayna al-funduq?)
Safety advice and local guide recommendation are essential.
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 Mosul. 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 · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, limited services)
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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 private-car hire package with driver for safe city travel.
- Create a guided-tour of Nineveh and mosque sites with local historian.
Sources
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