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How to get fromBaghdad to Palmyraby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Baghdad to Palmyra by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane BGW - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palmyracar car
    5h 52m
    $210–504

  2. Drive  648.3 km

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    1. Drive from Baghdad to Palmyracar car 648.3 km
    10h 14m
    $98–141

  3. Fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane BGW - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Palmyracar car
    4h 52m
    $275–524

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane BGW - AMM
    2. Drive from Amman-Airport-AMM to Palmyracar car
    7h 30m
    $310–729

  5. Fly to Aleppo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane BGW - ALP
    2. Drive from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyracar car
    10h 28m
    $200–819

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Baghdad to Palmyra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,181.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Baghdad to Palmyra. However, you can take the taxi to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, you can drive from Baghdad to Palmyra in around 10h 14m.

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