Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York is seven hours behind Baghdad and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your BGW to JFK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BGW and JFK include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
C$879 is the lowest price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$1,101. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BGW to JFK, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
72.91% of flights that depart Baghdad International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BGW. Whether you have an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're getting in on a late Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Pick up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGW to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.