Ahlein - Premium Lounge - Available 24 hours a day on the boarding level, between the Babylon and Nineveh concourses. Maximum stay: 3 hours. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, newspapers, phones, fax. Access: with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, or Diners Club membership.
Baghdad Lounge - In the centre of the terminal, past the security and passport controls. Open 24 hours a day. Maximum stay: 3 hours. Printers, meals, family room, smoking lounge, computers, air conditioning, halal, plugs for electrical devices, prayer room, baby changing facilities, drinks, luggage storage, Wi-Fi, conference facilities, newspapers and magazines, telephones. Access: with DragonPass membership.
Iraqi Lounge - Located next to Gate 3, on Level 1, between the Babylon and Samara concourses. Open 24 hours a day. Maximum stay: 3 hours. Printers, meals, Wi-Fi, plugs for electrical devices, telephones, air conditioning, drinks, newspapers, luggage storage, halal, smoking lounge, computers, family room, prayer room, baby changing facilities, conference facilities. Access: with DragonPass membership.
VIP lounges at BGW
Which VIP lounges are at Baghdad airport (BGW), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.
Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.
Lounge access with Priority Pass
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Facilities and services
The airport has a bank, ATMs, currency exchange service, post office, VIP lounges, power outlets for electronic devices, and free Wi-Fi access. Business facilities and conference rooms are available at Al-Burhan Centre, located about 5 minutes from the airport.
Food & Drinks
Restaurants, bars, and cafés are available inside the terminal.Shopping
Duty-free items, souvenirs, newspapers and tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, handicrafts, alcoholic beverages.Baggage
Enquiries about lost belongings should be directed to Tel +964 770 696 7103.Other Services
Prayer rooms, medical clinic, pharmacy.How to get into a lounge
- Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
- Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at BGW and how many guests you can bring.
- Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
- Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.
Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at BGW.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a lounge at Baghdad airport (BGW) without a business class ticket?
Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.
Content written by German Giudici
Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.