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Things to do at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
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Things to do in Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad is the ancient capital of Iraq and one of the cradles of human civilization — the seat of the Abbasid Caliphate at its 8th– 13th century peak, when it was the intellectual and cultural capital of the world. The Iraq Museum holds Mesopotamian treasures of incalculable significance — artifacts from Ur, Babylon, Nineveh, and the world's oldest written texts. Al-Mutanabbi Street's Friday book market, the Kadhimiya shrine, and the Abbasid Palace are survivors of the city's extraordinary layered heritage.
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Top Tips for Baghdad International Airport
- The Iraq Museum (when accessible) holds some of the world's most important archaeological objects — the Royal Tombs of Ur and Sumerian artifacts date to 2600 BCE.
- The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) operates more autonomously and is accessible by domestic flight — significantly different conditions from central Baghdad.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at BGW
4 Sanctifly partner lounges at Baghdad International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestAhlein Premium Lounge
At Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq, the Ahlein Premium Lounge is located airside in the Main Terminal, making it a convenient airport lounge option for travelers who want to relax between formalities and their next steps. You’ll find the lounge after passport control but before the security check, so it’s ideally positioned for international travel when you’ve already completed immigration procedures and are preparing to proceed onward. The Ahlein Premium Lounge sits in the concourse area between the Babylon and Nineveh Terminals, providing an easy-to-reach meeting point within the main airside concourse. If you’re navigating Baghdad International Airport, follow signs through passport control, remain in the airside concourse, and look for the area between the Babylon and Nineveh Terminals before heading to security to access the lounge.Book Now
100 points per guestIraqi Lounge
At Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq, the Iraqi Lounge is located in the airside area of the Main Terminal, making it a convenient stop once you’ve completed the key departure formalities. After you pass passport control and finish the security check, remain airside and proceed to level 1. The airport lounge is situated between the Babylon Terminal and the Samara Terminal, so it’s easy to find as you move through this central section of the terminal. If you’re traveling through Baghdad International Airport and want a clear, straightforward location to head to after screening, follow the signs toward Babylon and Samara on level 1—the Iraqi Lounge is positioned between them.Book Now
100 points per guestTopaz Lounge
At Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq, the Topaz Lounge is located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve completed the required departure formalities. After you pass through passport control and finish the security check, continue into the airside departures area and look for the corridor connecting the Babylon and Samara building. The Topaz Lounge is situated near this corridor, so it’s easy to reach without backtracking through the terminal. If you’re traveling through Baghdad and want a comfortable place to wait closer to the gates, follow the signs toward the Babylon and Samara building area after security and you’ll find the lounge nearby.Book Now
100 points per guestBaghdad Lounge
At Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq, the Baghdad Lounge is located airside in the Main Terminal, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’re already through the main departure formalities. After you complete passport control and pass the security check, remain in the airside departures area and continue into the passenger terminal. You’ll find the Baghdad Lounge positioned in the middle of the passenger terminal, so it’s easy to reach from multiple gates and a practical place to pause during your travel through Baghdad International Airport.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.