Shortest Flight
Qatar Airways
10 Aug, Mon11:20
Basrah – Edinburgh
21h 5m
1 stop
BSR–EDI
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Quick Flight Summary from Basrah to Edinburgh
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price SAR 2,127
- Direct flight duration 21 hour 5 min
- Arrival airports EDI / ZXE
- Best days to book Tuesday, Friday
- Average over the last 30 days SAR 2,377
Cheapest flights from Basrah to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
7 Jul, Tue11:20
Basrah – Edinburgh
21h 5m
1 stop
BSR–EDI
Emirates
10 Jul, Fri16:05
Basrah – Edinburgh
1d 6h
1 stop
BSR–EDI
Qatar Airways
23 Jul, Thu11:20
Basrah – Edinburgh
21h 5m
1 stop
BSR–EDI
Qatar Airways
2 Aug, Sun11:20
Basrah – Edinburgh
21h 5m
1 stop
BSR–EDI
Emirates
6 Jul, Mon16:05
Basrah – Edinburgh
1d 6h
1 stop
BSR–EDI
Last update: 03 July 2026 23:23
Estimated Prices for Basrah to Edinburgh Flights
SAR 3,159
SAR 2,127
Key Features of the Airlines
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Basrah City Center
Basrah Intl. Airport
If you know someone in Basra, ask for their help first to go to the airport. If you need to arrange your transportation yourself, you can take the taxi or use the airport shuttles. Basra does not have a means of public transportation to get the airport. The hotels also do not provide airport shuttle service.
Taxi
Almost everyone who has a car in the city can offer taxi services, so you will not have trouble finding a taxi. But you should not forget that especially the foreigners are charged very high fares. You should negotiate the price with the driver beforehand. You can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. In normal traffic conditions, you will arrive at the airport within half an hour.
Shuttle
As the airport shuttle services only serve according to the flight hours, you should definitely know the flight time in advance. Your hotel can help you with this.
Airport Information
Basra Airport is the second largest airport in Iraq. It is at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city center of Basra. There is no internet connection at the airport but there is a café and a duty free shop. When scheduling your arrival to the airport, you should keep in mind that security checks at the airport can take a long time.
Transportation to Edinburgh City Center from Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is an international airport serving the city, located 12 km away. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, tram, or Airlink. You can also rent a car from the airport to get to the city center.
Airlink Buses
The best way to get to the city center from the airport is by taking an Airlink bus. Airlink buses run very frequently and provide easy and affordable transportation to the city. The total trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.
Tram
The tram is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. The tram stop is located at the airport and provides transportation York Place Station, located in the city center. The total trip to the city from the airport by tram takes about 35 minutes.
Taxi
A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 25 minutes. Taxis are available at the ground level across from the main terminal building. However, taking a taxi can be quite expensive so it isn’t a highly preferred method of transportation.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Europcar, National, and Avis. Edinburgh is a city that is notorious for its natural beauty and history. Renting a car and driving to the city is easy and picturesque.
Edinburgh Weather
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