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# IRAQ: Ministry of Transport Says 11 European Airlines Seek Baghdad Flights
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/iraq-ministry-of-transport-says-11-european-airlines-seek-baghdad-flights/
- Published: 2026-10-05T07:30:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T07:30:25.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Iraq, Baghdad, Network Changes, Iran war

BAGHDAD, Iraq

- Iraq Ministry of Transport said 11 European airlines submitted official requests to operate flights to Baghdad International Airport.
- Eurowings, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, will[ launch four weekly direct flights](https://insideaviation.news/iraq-germanys-eurowings-to-serve-baghdad-from-december-2026/) from Berlin to Baghdad in December.
- Ihab Saad Karim, Director General of the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management, said the interest reflects growing confidence in the airport's capabilities.
- Eurowings will begin operations after completing technical, operational and security assessments.
- The return of German and European carriers forms part of the ministry's plan to strengthen Iraqi airports and expand international air links.
- Karim stressed the need to maintain technical, operational and security standards and develop the airport environment.

**Sources:**

- [Mawazin](https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=292410&ref=insideaviation.news)