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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Iraqby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Iraq by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane SHJ - BGW
    8h 18m
    $191–485

  2. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Basra International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane DXB - BSR
    7h 57m
    $116–646

  3. Drive  1,757.1 km

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Baghdadcar car 1,757.1 km
    16h 21m
    $195–281

  4. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane SHJ - NJF
    8h 11m
    $180–528

  5. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SHJ - EBL
    8h 32m
    $168–466

  6. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane DXB - BGW
    8h 41m
    $381–481

  7. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DXB - EBL
    9h 5m
    $208–622

  8. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DOH - EBL
    8h 26m
    $254–867

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Iraq. However, you can take the bus to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then take the taxi to Baghdad. Alternatively, you can drive from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad in around 16h 21m.

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