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To which airport are the flights to Basrah arranged?

Basrah flights are organized to Basrah Intl. Airport.

How many hours does it take to travel to Basrah by plane?

Al Ain - Basrah 1 hour 10 minutes, Abha - Basrah 1 hour 50 minutes, Al Baha - Basrah 1 hour 40 minutes, Al Ula - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Bisha - Basrah 1 hour 30 minutes, Dammam - Basrah 1 hour, Dawadmi - Basrah 1 hour 30 minutes, Dubai - Basrah 1 hour 50 minutes, Gurayat - Basrah 1 hour 10 minutes, Hail - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Jeddah - Basrah 1 hour 30 minutes, Medina - Basrah 15 hour 50 minutes, Rafha - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Ras Al Khaimah - Basrah 1 hour 50 minutes, Riyadh - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Sharjah - Basrah 1 hour 50 minutes, Sharurah - Basrah 1 hour 40 minutes, Taif - Basrah 1 hour 10 minutes, Wadi Al Dawaser - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Abu Dhabi - Basrah 1 hour 50 minutes, Doha - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Amman - Basrah 1 hour 20 minutes, Kuwait - Basrah 40 minutes.

Which airlines have direct flights to Basrah from which cities?

Iraqi Airways organizes direct flights to Basrah from Dubai.

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Cheapest Flights to Basrah

Cheapest Direct Flight

Air Arabia

26 Jul, Sun09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 710

Air Arabia

21 Jul, Tue09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 725

Air Arabia

28 Jul, Tue09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 728

Air Arabia

12 Jul, Sun09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 730

Air Arabia

17 Jul, Fri09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 730

Air Arabia

19 Jul, Sun09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 730

Air Arabia

31 Jul, Fri09:25

Dubai – Basrah

3h 55m

Non-stop

SHJ–BSR

AED 730

Shortest Flight

Iraqi Airways

25 Jul, Sat11:15

Dubai – Basrah

3h 45m

Non-stop

DXB–BSR

AED 1,049

Royal Jordanian

5 Aug, Wed13:00

Abu Dhabi – Basrah

16h 30m

1 stop

AUH–BSR

AED 1,231

Last update: 12 July 2026 00:55

About Basrah

Located in the south of Iraq, Basra is the country’s second largest city and the only city in the country that has access to the sea. The economy of this major port city relies on trade, and the export of goods like oil, cement, and palm oil. Most of the locals are involved in animal husbandry.

Basra has a desert climate due to its geographical location, which is a feature that attracts tourists. The weather conditions can vary seasonally and regionally. Mountainous areas, date palm trees, pistachio trees and pine trees are all distributed in a balanced manner. Date palm trees are spread all over the city. The subject of several stories throughout history, Basra is famous for its hamams, churches, and historic Basra homes. The main character from Arabian Nights, Sinbad the sailor’s island was in Basra. The Sayyed Ali al-Musawi Mosque and the Latin Church, located on the 14^th of July Street, are among the city’s main tourist attractions; as well as the remnants of famous poet Badr Shakir al-Sayyab’s home. Basra cuisine is quite diverse.

Throughout history the cuisine has been influenced by many civilizations like the Sumerians, Persians, and Greeks. The city center serves more traditional cuisine but you will be able to find fast-food options as well. The Basra Flower Festival and Poetry Festival are among the city’s most important events.

Transportation to Basrah City Center from Airport

Basrah Intl. Airport

Although there is no public transport from Basra Airport to the city center, the airport has shuttle service. You can also go take a taxi if you wish. If you know someone in Basra, do not hesitate to ask them to pick you up at the airport. The hotels do not provide a shuttle service.

Taxi

There is always a taxi at the airport. But taxis do not have taximeters and drivers can demand very high fares. You must agree and negotiate in advance about where you will go. It is possible to reach the city center in half an hour by taxi.

Shuttle

Shuttle services are arranged at the airport every day of the week. The services do not have a standard departure schedule, but they are departing according to the aircraft's landing time.