Baghdad to Iğdır flights
Iğdır lies 733 km (455 mi) north of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Baghdad | Iğdır | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 7.2 million | 101,700 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 860 m (2,822 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | EVN, 39 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Iğdır
Crossing from Iraq into Turkey: money changes from the Dinar to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Baghdad
Baghdad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Iğdır
Iğdır is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,631-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shirak International Airport (LWN, 93 km), Iğdır Airport (IGD, 16 km), Ağrı Airport (AJI, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,631 ft | 2,838 ft |
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,564 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Iğdır Airport (regional) | IGD | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,101 ft |
| Ağrı Airport (regional) | AJI | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,462 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iğdır from Baghdad?
733 km (455 mi) in a straight line, north of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Iğdır by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Iğdır?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Iğdır flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN); Iğdır also has LWN, IGD, AJI.
What currency do I need in Iğdır?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.