From Baghdad to Hilla, the journey takes 1.5-2 hours by highway. Transportation options include private taxi for 70,000-100,000 IQD, or minibuses from Baghdad's Al-Alawi/Al-Nahda stations for 15,000-20,000 IQD (2-2.5 hours). Morning travel is recommended. The best time to visit Hilla is from November to March when temperatures are 15-24°C, which is ideal for walking and Babylon visits. April to June has temperatures of 28-38°C, so early outings are recommended while avoiding midday. July to August is very hot (40-46°C), allowing only short morning visits. September to October has temperatures of 30-36°C with moderately comfortable evenings. Summer temperatures can exceed 46°C, so keep visits short and early.\n\nFor more: Hilla (https://visit-iraq.com/en/places/hilla)