Archive · 16 Dec 2025
European Airline Returns to Baghdad After 35 Years
A plane from a Greek company called Aegean Airlines landed in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, for the first time in 35 years.
This is a big deal because it shows that Iraq is becoming safer and more open to the world.
Before this, European airlines stopped flying to Baghdad a long time ago because of wars and fights in the country.
Now, Iraq is trying to attract more visitors and businesses, and this flight is a step in that direction.
The plane will fly between Baghdad and Athens, Greece, twice a week.
If many people use this flight, there might be more flights in the future.
Aegean Airlines becomes the first European carrier to land in Baghdad in 35 years.
The flight is seen as a sign of Iraq's reopening and improved stability.
European airlines halted operations in the early 1990s due to the Gulf War and subsequent instability.
The new route will operate twice a week, with potential for expansion based on demand.
Iraq is working to attract foreign investment and revive its economy.
- Who
- Aegean Airlines (Greece)
- What
- First European airline to land in Baghdad in 35 years
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Baghdad International Airport, Iraq
- Why
- Sign of Iraq's reopening and improved stability
- Airline
- Aegean Airlines
- Route
- Baghdad–Athens–Baghdad
- Frequency
- Two flights a week
- Last European Flight
- Early 1990s
- Reason for Halt
- Gulf War and subsequent instability