Iraqi Airways: Booking & Travel Guide
A page for getting to know Iraqi Airways before you travel: where flights leave from, where they go, and what to check on the ticket.
About Iraqi Airways
Iraqi Airways is Iraq's national airline. It was founded in 1945, it is based in Baghdad, and it is one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East.
Iraqi airports it flies from
A trip usually starts at one of the main airports: Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, or Erbil. Traffic rises in one season and eases in another, and the departure airport can differ with the schedule published for that day.
Main destinations
From Iraq, flights usually head to cities in the Gulf, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey, and domestic flights run when the airline publishes them. Europe is a different case. Since 2015, Iraqi Airways has been banned from operating in European Union airspace because of safety findings. The EU list updated in June 2026 kept the ban, and it covers every airline registered in Iraq. Travelers heading to a European city usually book a foreign airline, often with a stop in a city such as Istanbul.
Baggage and cabins
The baggage condition follows the cabin and the ticket type. It is not one rule for every passenger. A checked bag may be included or offered as an add-on separate from the seat. Before travel day, review the ticket so you know what you may carry into the cabin and what you check in, especially if the trip has more than one sector.
How to book
In busy seasons demand rises, and booking early leaves you a wider choice. Before you finish, make sure the name on the ticket matches the passport exactly.
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Common questions
Can I book an Iraqi Airways ticket online?
You can search for flights from your airport on your travel date on Tayaraa. The airlines that appear differ by date and by route.
How much baggage is allowed?
The weight and the number of pieces differ by cabin and by ticket type. Read the baggage condition written with that offer. A figure you heard about another ticket may not apply to yours.
Does Iraqi Airways fly to Europe?
No, not at present. The airline has been banned from European Union airspace since 2015 because of safety findings, and the EU list updated in June 2026 kept the ban on airlines registered in Iraq. To travel to Europe, book a foreign airline. The route is often via a stop in a city such as Istanbul.