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Nearest Airport to Baqubah: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Baqubah is Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad, about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 65 km away.

Closest airport ORBD Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international BGW Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base 65 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 09 min by car

Airports near Baqubah

  1. 1
    Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad Flag of IraqAl Bakr, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    Al Taji Army Air Field Flag of IraqTaji, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORTI 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  3. 3
    Rasheed Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 54 km33 mi · ~58 min
  4. 4
    Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport Flag of IraqDhuluiya, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 56 km34 mi · ~59 min
  5. 5
    Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq Meet & Greet →
    BGW 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Al Taqaddum Air Base Flag of IraqAl Habbaniyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    TQD 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  7. 7
    Tuz Khurmatu Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  8. 8
    Al Sahra Army Air Field Flag of IraqTikrit, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  9. 9
    Tal Ashtah New Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  10. 10
    Ilam Airport Flag of IranIlam, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    IIL 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Baqubah; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Baqubah?

The nearest airport to Baqubah is Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad, about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Baqubah?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 65 km from Baqubah in a straight line — roughly 1 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Baqubah?

Al Taji Army Air Field — 41 km, Rasheed Air Base — 54 km and Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport — 56 km.

How long does it take to get from Baqubah to Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad?

About 33 min by car for the 31 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.