Cheap Flights to Iraq

Iraq is located in Middle East area. It shares a common border with Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syria. It has only one coastline that stretches for about 58 km, you would relish each time spent in this magnificent nation. Many historians believe that this was the center of civilization. In fact, the kingdoms of Assyria and Babylon can trace their roots here. Cheap flights to Iraq are nowadays available at friendly rates, and you can also buy tickets online.

This country receives average temperatures of between 48 Degrees Celsius per day. Nevertheless, winter temperatures rarely exceed 21 C and at night-time it may occasionally reach below freezing. Generally, precipitation tends to be low with most regions receiving 250 mm or less and most rainfall experienced from Nov-April. Summer rainfall is quite rare though some parts of North Iraq may have occasional torrents. Visitors can catch cheap flights to Iraq by travelling in groups instead of individually.

Ashur was the former capital city of Assyrian Empire. It has also been ranked as a UNESCO Heritage Site. This place contains structural, relic and architectural remains of the once powerful empire. It’s a good place for tourists who want to sample & learn more about the history of this great country. A distance away from this site is the remains of ancient Babylon Empire. Though the government hasn’t reconstructed the place, it still stands as the most impressive Cradle of Human Society.

Ctesiphon was the capital city of both Sassanid and Parthian kingdoms, it boasts of several towering ruins that were used for religious pilgrimage and sacrifices. The most notable structural site is known as the Arch, it boasts of interesting structural designs that have positively boggled archaeologists for long. Also across R. Tigris are the remains of Hellenistic City which was built by the Seleucia.

Iraq’s national dish is called Masgouf, it’s a tasty freshwater fish that’s usually prepared by being roasted for several hours and then marinated with curcuma, olive oil and tamarind. A few traditional garnishes may also be added to the dish such as tomatoes, lime, flat bread and chopped onions. The hotels in Iraq are very comfortable and most rooms are fitted with air conditioning.