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Getting There by Air

Iraqi Airways (www.iraqiairways.co.uk) fly from London Gatwick to Baghdad. Iraqui Airways also operates flights between Baghdad and all regional cities.

There are now regular scheduled direct flights on an increasing number of international and regional airlines into Baghdad, Basra, Irbil and Sulemaniyah from Dubai, Istanbul, Amman, Vienna, Stockholm and Damascus.

The German carrier Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com) flies to Erbil from Frankfurt and Munich.

Departure Tax

There is no departure tax.

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.

Getting There by Water

At present, all ports in Iraq are closed.

Getting There by Rail

A railway exists between Baghdad and Basra but it is currently not working and security for foreigners may be an issue when service resumes; be guided by your embassy advice. The English version of the rail website can be found at www.motrans.gov.iq. A commuter railway is also being introduced in the Baghdad area sometime in the near future according to municipal plans.

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.

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