How much do five days in Baghdad cost?
Budget around €544 per person for five days in Baghdad (Iraq), flight included: €319 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in October 2026 — and about €225 on the ground, that is €45 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €319 | €135 | €454 |
| 5 days | €319 | €225 | €544 |
| 7 days | €319 | €315 | €634 |
| 10 days | €319 | €450 | €769 |
| 14 days | €319 | €630 | €949 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€319 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€45/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €31 | €158 | €477 |
| Standard | €45 | €225 | €544 |
| Comfort | €81 | €405 | €724 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Baghdad: accommodation ≈ €20, meals ≈ €16, transport and sundries ≈ €9.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €319 | October 2026 | €544 |
| Geneva | €326 | November 2026 | €551 |
| Bordeaux | €478 | November 2026 | €703 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Baghdad to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Baghdad cost?
Budget around €544 per person for five days in Baghdad, flight included: €319 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in October 2026) and about €225 on the ground (€45 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €477; in comfort you climb to €724.
What daily budget should I plan for in Baghdad?
About €45 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Iraq: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €31 on a shoestring and €81 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Baghdad an expensive destination?
At €45 a day, Baghdad is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Baghdad?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €319 from Brussels, up to €478 from Bordeaux. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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