Book flights to Iraq

Book a flight to Najaf with Qatar Airways, and explore a town steeped in history and culture. A trip to Najaf, an ancient Iraqi city located around 160km south of Baghdad, is like travelling back in time. It still retains much of the allure of its bygone era, thanks to a skyline resplendent with tiered buildings and centuries-old mosques.

One of the most famous attractions in Najaf is the Imam Ali Mosque, which was originally built in the 16th century. This majestic building, with its gilded dome and intricate mosaic, is a fine example of Islamic architecture.

On your visit, you will find that Najaf’s narrow streets are always bustling with activity. And with its rugged grandeur, you will feel as though you have been transported into the fantasy world of Sinbad the Sailor.

Book a flight to Erbil and you’ll be visiting a city that is set to become the one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the Middle East. However, Erbil is only just coming onto the radar, so booking now will give you the chance to explore the city before it’s flooded with visitors. The city is a vibrant fusion of ancient tradition and rapid redevelopment. Set against a dramatic, mountainous backdrop you’ll find a city blossoming with ancient, sweeping minarets and tall, pristine, contemporary buildings.

Fly to Erbiland soak up authentic Kurdish culture, while enjoying a city that is looking firmly forward.

Fly to Basra with Qatar Airways and you’ll find yourself stepping into a city steeped in myth and mystery According to the stories, Basra is where the famous sailor, Sinbad, was born and where his epic adventures began. It also bears the nickname “the Venice of the Middle East”, thanks to the network of canals that weave between and under the busy streets.

Although Basra is very much a 21st-century city, it still retains much of its ancient charm, through its old-style houses with small balconies and wooden façades. Check out the price of flights further below and book Economy or Premium Class flights to Basra with Qatar Airways and prepare to get pleasantly lost in the smells of brewing coffee, herbs and spices.

Take a flight to Sulaymaniyah and you’ll be visiting a city that, by Iraqi standards, is considered to be very young. Having said that, it is almost 300 years old, which gives you an idea of the history and heritage to be unearthed in the region. It is considered to be Iraq’s cultural capital and among the narrow streets you’ll find plenty of evidence from gatherings of poets and writers to public philosophical events. 

Fly to Baghdad with Qatar Airways and explore a city with a deep heritage and welcoming culture. When you travel to Baghdad, you will find that the Iraqi capital has reverently maintained its ancient roots, balancing modern architecture with beautiful legacy brickwork. Through an ambitious palm-tree-planting programme, the city has also regained its oasis-like atmosphere, with lush greenery serving as an eye-catching backdrop to elegant cream-coloured buildings.

Check the price of tickets to Baghdad further below and book Economy or Premium Class flights to Baghdad with Qatar Airways.