The average price of a 7-day trip to Baghdad is $1,040 for a solo traveler, $1,868 for a couple, and $3,502 for a family of 4. Baghdad hotels range from $47 to $212 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Serafettin Elci Airport (NKT) are between $321 and $597 per person for economy flights and $1,007 to $1,873 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $81 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Baghdad, IQ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NKT and stay in a Baghdad hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of March 5th)
- August 27th to December 16th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Baghdad is usually early October.
Average Baghdad Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Baghdad for a week is $776-$1,621($111-$232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $212 to $490 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Baghdad for a week is $1,416-$2,892($202-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Baghdad for a week is $2,336-$5,164($334-$738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Baghdad
How cheap can you make a vacation to Baghdad? The cheapest trip to Baghdad is about $65 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $41.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Baghdad for a week is $458-$1,035($65-$148 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $212 to $490 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Baghdad for a week is $796-$1,770($114-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Baghdad for a week is $1,520-$3,504($217-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Baghdad cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Baghdad Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Baghdad.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Baghdad for a week is $1,497-$9,466($214-$1,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $426 to $980 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Baghdad for a week is $2,364-$11,636($338-$1,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $852 to $1,960 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Baghdad for a week is $4,728-$20,356($675-$2,908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,704 to $3,920 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,946 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Baghdad Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Baghdad is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Baghdad due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Baghdad Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Baghdad hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Baghdad.
Flight Costs to Baghdad
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $597 average in early to mid July to a low of $321 in early October. Median flight price is $157. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Baghdad our data includes 5 originating airports, and 7 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Baghdad from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $1,356 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ataturk (IST) in Istanbul (Turkey) at an average of just $103.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Baghdad, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $276, so you can easily save about 86% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Baghdad can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $529 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.