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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Baghdad

Lowest recent price
996 SAR
Direct flight duration 6 hour 35 min
Arrival airports BGW
Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
1,017 SAR

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Baghdad

Best Price

Air Arabia

28 Oct, Wed

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

996 SAR

Air Arabia

16 Nov, Mon

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,037 SAR

Air Arabia

24 Nov, Tue

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,037 SAR

Air Arabia

1 Dec, Tue

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,037 SAR

Shortest Flight

Air Arabia

5 Nov, Thu

Riyadh – Baghdad

6h 35m

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,052 SAR

Air Arabia

3 Nov, Tue

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,056 SAR

Air Arabia

10 Nov, Tue

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,056 SAR

Air Arabia

17 Nov, Tue

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,056 SAR

Air Arabia

8 Nov, Sun

Riyadh – Baghdad

17h

1 stop

RUH–BGW

1,067 SAR

Last update: 22 October 2026 22:50

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Baghdad Flights

Cheapest Day28 October Wednesday

Best Price

996 SAR

Average Price

1,227 SAR

4,139 SAR

996 SAR

2,477 SAR

23Fri

Oct

1,173 SAR

24Sat

4,139 SAR

25Sun

1,176 SAR

26Mon

1,086 SAR

27Tue

996 SAR

28Wed

1,086 SAR

29Thu

1,086 SAR

30Fri

1,086 SAR

31Sat

1,086 SAR

01Sun

Nov

1,078 SAR

02Mon

1,056 SAR

03Tue

1,078 SAR

04Wed

1,052 SAR

05Thu

1,086 SAR

06Fri

1,081 SAR

07Sat

1,067 SAR

08Sun

1,056 SAR

10Tue

1,082 SAR

11Wed

1,086 SAR

12Thu

1,083 SAR

15Sun

1,037 SAR

16Mon

1,056 SAR

17Tue

1,071 SAR

19Thu

1,089 SAR

20Fri

1,037 SAR

24Tue

1,078 SAR

25Wed

1,083 SAR

27Fri

1,079 SAR

29Sun

1,078 SAR

30Mon

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Easy Mobile Booking

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

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Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

Transportation to Baghdad City Center from Airport

Baghdad Intl. Airport

Baghdad does not have a developed public transportation network and vehicles, so transportation from one point to another is usually provided by taxi or private vehicles. There are also armored passenger buses that provide transportation services in the city, where taxis and private vehicles are recommended, especially for safety reasons.

It is more convenient and safer to use a taxi or car rental services instead of using buses and similar public transportation vehicles while traveling to the city from Baghdad Airport, which is 16 kilometers away from the Baghdad city centre.

Taxi

The safest and the most comfortable way for transportation in Baghdad is to use taxis. In the city, where shared taxis are also quite common, traveling to city centre from the airport by taxi is the most economical option. As the prices are usually determined by mileage, it is a good idea to bargain with the taxi driver.

Baghdad Airport is 16 kilometers away from the city centre, and a journey by taxi takes about 20-25 minutes. It is also possible to use the private taxis, which can be found at the exit of the terminal building, or the taxis operated by the airport. If you want to reach the city centre by taxi from Baghdad Airport, you need to pay around 37.000 Iraqi Dinars. You can make a pre-reservation before coming to the Baghdad Airport by calling the company PNK Taxi (+964-750-633-7700).

Bus

Buses are also a popular public transportation vehicle like taxis, and they provide transportation service to many locations in Baghdad. There are airport transfer coaches that go directly to the city centre from Baghdad Airport. Compared to taxis, using these buses are much more affordable. It is quite easy to get bus tickets from the airport terminal building. There are also express buses which has regular runs between the airport and Baghdad city centre.

Rent a Car

You can choose one of the world’s leading rent a car companies such as Hertz, Europcar or Avis at the airport terminal and by making a pre-reservation, you can rent a car at more affordable prices.

As the roads in Baghdad are quite well-maintained and convenient, tourists usually turn to rent a car companies. After carrying out the procedures at the Baghdad Airport terminal, you can drive to the city centre in 20-25 minutes in your rented car.

Baghdad Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Friday

23 Oct

Cloudy

33°22°

Saturday

24 Oct

Cloudy

33°23°

Sunday

25 Oct

Clear

33°21°

Monday

26 Oct

Clear

34°22°

Tuesday

27 Oct

Cloudy

35°23°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Baghdad flights?

When you search for Riyadh-Baghdad flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Riyadh-Baghdad flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Baghdad flights?

For Riyadh-Baghdad flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport, Riyadh Bus Station as departure airport, and Baghdad Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Baghdad and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Baghdad is 991 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Baghdad flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Baghdad flights is Thursday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Riyadh-Baghdad?

Air Arabia, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Oman Air organizes direct flights between Riyadh-Baghdad.

Riyadh-Baghdad: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air Arabia starts from approximately 996 SAR.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Royal Jordanian	2,433 SAR	Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
Flydubai	1,172 SAR	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments
Flynas	4,025 SAR	Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
AJet	1,035 SAR	1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Air Arabia	996 SAR	Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm)