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Getting There by Air
The national airline is Iraqi Airways (IA) (website: www.iraqiairways.co.uk). At time of publication, there are no scheduled civilian flights into Iraq.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Baghdad is 6 hours.
Main Airports
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is 18km (11 miles) south of the city (journey time – 20 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxi services go to the city with rates negotiable for shared taxis. There is a surcharge after 2200. Car hire is also available. Facilities: Banks, bureaux de change, post office, duty-free shops, bars, restaurants, snack bar, shops and first aid.
Note: Due to the airport being repeatedly targeted by rocket and mortar attacks, at time of publication, the British Embassy in Iraq no longer uses the Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport road.
Departure Tax
Note: Due to the airport being repeatedly targeted by rocket and mortar attacks, at time of publication, the British Embassy in Iraq no longer uses the Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport road.
ID2,000.
Getting There by Water
At present, all ports in Iraq are closed.
Getting There by Rail
Routes may not be accessible to foreigners.
Getting There by Road
At time of publication non-Iraqi Arab passport holders can not enter Iraq by road. Before the Gulf War, principal international routes ran through Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. Work on the Express Highway, an attempt to link Iraq with Jordan, Kuwait and Syrian Arab Republic, has been suspended for the time being. For further information on up-to-date political conditions and border details, see Contact Addresses.