Flights from Cape Town to Baghdad

Distance: 7,961 km
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 km
Baghdad airports
Baghdad International Airport (BGW)How far from city centre: 18 km

Book your flight from Cape Town to Baghdad

Find direct and indirect flights from Cape Town to Baghdad (Iraq) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Cape Town and Baghdad

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • Arrival airport: Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

Weather in Baghdad

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Baghdad, the average temperature floats around 43ºC in the warmest months and 5ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 44ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

How to save when flying from Cape Town to Baghdad

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Cape Town to Baghdad:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Baghdad. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Baghdad

On average, what is the price of a Cape Town to Baghdad flight?
When flying from Cape Town to Baghdad the average price will be €1366. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Cape Town to Baghdad, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Cape Town and Baghdad. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Cape Town to Baghdad flights?
The most popular month for flights from Cape Town to Baghdad are: April, March and July.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Baghdad?
A good period of the year to visit Baghdad from Cape Town really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, August is the best month to fly to Baghdad from Cape Town, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by September and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, September and August are the months with fewer searches for the route Cape Town -  Baghdad.
What is the duration of a flight from Cape Town to Baghdad?
Flight time, on average, from Cape Town to Baghdad is usually 13 h and 35 m on average, at an average distance of 7,960.76 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Baghdad compared to Cape Town?
The average temperature in Cape Town is 21º degrees in summer. Baghdad reaches 34º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 11º degrees in Baghdad, compared to the 13º average degrees in Cape Town.

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