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Getting Around By Air

Iraqi Airways (IA) (www.iraqiairways.co.uk) has domestic flights between Baghdad, Basra, Suleimaniya and Irbil.

Getting Around by Rail

Rail services are operated by the State Enterprise for Iraqi Railways. Work to the rail track is underway. The principal route is from the Syrian Arab Republic border at Tel-Kotchek to Mosul, Baghdad and Al Basrah. Trains also run from Baghdad to Kirkuk and Arbil. A service operates between Baghdad and Al Basrah. Some sleeping cars, restaurants and air-conditioned coaches are available.

Note: Many rail tracks were destroyed during the fighting and it is uncertain if any passenger services are running at all.

Getting Around by Road

Traffic drives on the right. Travel by road is not wholly recommended at present, due to the continuing threat of car-jacking, robbery and random attacks; these have often occurred on highways 1, 5, 10 and 15. It is recommended to travel in convoys of at least four per vehicle in daylight hours only. Road closures must also be expected. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines are used on some roads. Some cars do not use lights during the night and some urban street lighting may be broken. Road congestion is a problem. Principal routes are from Baghdad to Kirkuk, Arbil and Zakho; Baghdad to the Jordanian frontier; Baghdad to Kanaquin (Iranian border); Baghdad to Hilla and Kerbela; and Baghdad to Al Basrah and Safwan (Kuwait border).

Bus: Some services run from Baghdad and other main cities.

Taxi: Services are available both in cities and for transit. Fares should be negotiated in advance. Metered taxis charge twice the amount shown on the meter. Tipping is not necessary.

Car hire: Available at the airport and in Baghdad.

Documentation: International Driving Permit required. Third party insurance is necessary.

Getting Around Towns and Cities

Baghdad has a few buses and share-taxis running. Buses are poorly maintained and they are often involved in accidents. Services are irregular and frequently change route. Bus tickets should be pre-purchased at kiosks. A metro is under construction.

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Information in this section was last updated: Wed May 23 2012