Baghdad guide
Packing List
What to pack for Baghdad
In June, Baghdad is typically hot, typically dry (27 to 43°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Baghdad essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
- Do NOT drink tap water under any circumstances in Baghdad. Use sealed bottled water only. Eat at established restaurants in...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Check local plug type before travel
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: IQD
- Cash dominant (USD useful).
Local know-how
- Alcohol is available in Christian areas but consuming publicly in Muslim areas is offensive
- Local SIM: Variable.
- Unofficial taxi drivers near tourist sites charging 10–20x normal rates
Trip gear
- Cooling towel or portable fan