There are 5 ways to get from Baghdad to Ashgabat by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baghdad International Airport
best- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane BGW - ASB
7h 13m$492–1,863Drive 1,719.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Baghdad to Ashgabatcar 1,719.4 km
22h 32m$79–114Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
- Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
- Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain
- Take the train from Tehran to Gorgantrain
- Drive from Gorgan to Etrekcar
- Take the bus from Etrek to Balkanabatbus
- Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
2d 18hDrive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly
- Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane NJF - ASB
13h 45m$339–1,515Train, drive, bus via Esenguly
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
- Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
- Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain
- Take the train from Tehran to Bandar-e Torkamantrain
- Drive from Bandar-e Torkaman to Esengulycar
- Take the bus from Esenguly to Balkanabatbus
- Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
2d 21h
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Ashgabat is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 22h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Ashgabat is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $490 - $1,900.
The distance between Baghdad and Ashgabat is 1412 km. The road distance is 1719.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Baghdad to Ashgabat, including transfers.
Ashgabat is 2h ahead of Baghdad. It is currently 7:52 PM in Baghdad and 9:52 PM in Ashgabat.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Ashgabat is 1719 km. It takes approximately 22h 32m to drive from Baghdad to Ashgabat.
There are two+ hotels available in Ashgabat.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?
Flydubai, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) 4 times a day.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Dammam, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Manama, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
- Phone
- +993 (12) 390356
- [email protected]
Bus from Etrek to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Turkmenawtoulaglary
Bus from Esenguly to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Turkmenawtoulaglary
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