Getting around Iraq
Iraqi Airways (www.iraqiairways.com.iq) has domestic flights between Baghdad, Basra, Suleimaniya and Erbil.
Travel by road is not wholly recommended at present, due to the continuing threat of carjacking, robbery and random attacks; these have often occurred on highways 1, 5, 10 and 15. It is recommended to travel in convoys of at least four per vehicle in daylight hours only. Road closures must also be expected.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines are used on some roads. Some cars do not use lights at night and some urban street lighting may be broken. Road congestion is a problem.
Principal routes are from Baghdad to Kirkuk, Arbil and Zakho; Baghdad to the Jordanian frontier; Baghdad to Kanaquin (Iranian border); Baghdad to Hilla and Kerbela; and Baghdad to Al Basrah and Safwan (Kuwait border).
Services are available both in cities and for transit. Fares should be negotiated in advance. Metered taxis charge twice the amount shown on the meter. Tipping is not necessary.
Baghdad has a few buses, a commuter train and share-taxis running. Buses are poorly maintained and they are often involved in accidents. Services are irregular and frequently change route. Bus tickets should be pre-purchased at kiosks.
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