The national airline is Iraqi Airways (IA). At time of publication, there are no scheduled civilian flights into Iraq.

From Baghdad to London is six hours.

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is 18km (11 miles) south of the city (travel time – 20 minutes). To/from the airport: Taxi services go to the city with rates negotiable for shared taxis. There is a surcharge after 2200. Coach service is available to the city and returns from Damascus Street (100 minutes before flight departure). Car hire is also available. Facilities: Banks, bureaux de change, post office, duty free shops, bars, restaurants, snack bar, shops and first aid.
Note: Due to the airport being repeatedly targeted by rocket and mortar attacks, at time of publication, the British Embassy in Iraq no longer uses the Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport road.

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At present, all ports in Iraq are closed.

There is a rail journey between Istanbul (Turkey) and Baghdad. All other overland routes may not be accessible to foreigners.

At time of publication non-Iraqi Arab passport holders can not enter Iraq.
Before the Gulf War, principal international routes ran through Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. Work on the Express Highway, an attempt to link Iraq with Jordan, Kuwait and Syrian Arab Republic has been suspended for the time being. For further information, contact the Iraqi Interests Section for up-to-date political conditions and border details.

Aircraft are not normally allowed into Baghdad. However, before sanctions there were regular flights between Baghdad, Al Basrah and Mosul.

Rail services are operated by the State Enterprise for Iraqi Railways. The country has over 2000km (1242 miles) of track, most of which is standard gauge. A further 300km (200 miles) or so is under construction. The principal route is from the Syrian Arab Republic border at Tel-Kotchek to Mosul, Baghdad and Al Basrah. Trains also run from Baghdad to Kirkuk and Arbil. A service operates three times daily between Baghdad and Al Basrah. Some sleeping cars, restaurants and air-conditioned coaches are available.

Many tracks were destroyed during the fighting and it is uncertain if any passenger services are running at all.

Travel by road is not wholly recommended at present, due to the continuing threat of car-jacking, robbery and random attacks; these have often occurred on highways 1, 5, 10 and 15. It is recommended to travel in convoys of at least four per vehicle in daylight hours only. Road closures must also be expected. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines are used on some roads. Traffic drives on the right. Some cars do not use lights during the night and some urban street lighting may be broken. Road congestion is a problem. Principal routes are from Baghdad to Kirkuk, Arbil and Zakho; Baghdad to the Jordanian frontier; Baghdad to Kanaquin (Iranian border); Baghdad to Hilla and Kerbela; and Baghdad to Al Basrah and Safwan (Kuwait border). Bus: Services run from Baghdad and other main cities. Taxi: Services are available both in cities and for transit. Fares should be negotiated in advance. Metered taxis charge twice the amount shown on the meter. Tipping is not necessary. Car hire: Available at the airport and in Baghdad. Documentation: International Driving Permit required. Third Party insurance is necessary.

Baghdad has an extensive bus system with double-deckers, and also private minibuses and share-taxis. Buses are poorly maintained and they are often involved in accidents. Services are irregular and frequently change route. Bus tickets should be pre-purchased at kiosks. A metro is under construction.