Baghdad eSIM
In Baghdad you connect to Zain Iraq, Asiacell or Korek, whichever is performing better where you are standing. The median across the country is 70.6 Mbps. Your data starts working the moment you land, before you reach the immigration hall.
- Networks
- Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek
- Real speed in Iraq
- 70.6 Mbps
- 5G
- 4G only
- Throttle
- None on metered plans
- Tethering
- Allowed on every plan
Plans that cover Baghdad
| Data | Validity | Price per GB | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | Never expires | $7.89 | $7.89 | |
| 3 GB | Never expires | $4.96 | $14.89 | |
| 5 GBMost travellers | Never expires | $4.18 | $20.89 | |
| 10 GB | Never expires | $3.39 | $33.89 | |
| 20 GB | Never expires | $3.14 | $62.89 |
How Iraq compares across Middle East
- Speed rank
- 7 of 11 destinations we have measured in Middle East
- Regional median
- 72 Mbps
- Upstream networks
- 3, Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek
- 5G
- No, LTE only, with 5G licensed but not yet on sale
- Next fastest nearby
- Israel, 72 Mbps
- Next slowest nearby
- Oman, 64 Mbps
- Cities with their own page
- 3: Baghdad, Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Erbil
Landing at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
- Airport
- BGW / ORBI
- Distance
- 16 km from the centre of Baghdad
Worth knowing about Baghdad
- The airport is about 16 km west of downtown Baghdad, and the link to the Green Zone is a 12 km stretch of highway, the Baghdad Airport Road, which the military called Route Irish.
- The FCDO says the transfer vehicle should be pre-arranged or provided by a trusted sponsor, and that you should not accept offers of help or transport from strangers at the airport.
- Indirect rocket attacks have been recorded against Baghdad International Airport and flight schedules can be disrupted, so confirm with the airline on the day rather than trusting a printed timetable.
Sources for this page
Other cities in Iraq we cover
- Erbil
- 319 km from Baghdad, nearest airport EBL
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
- 353 km from Baghdad, nearest airport EBL