Flights to Basra

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Can I get a direct flight to Basra Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Pakistan and Basra Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Basra?

The best price we found for a return flight to Basra is Rs142,604. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Basra Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Basra Airport is Sunday, 21 September 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Basra?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Basra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Basra with?

Currently, flydubai offers the cheapest flight tickets to Basra.

Flying to Basra

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rs83,497
Cheapest month to fly	October

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How to find cheap flights to Basra International Airport (BSR)

Rs142,604 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Basra International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BSR, the lowest fare is Rs83,497.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to BSR drop, we'll notify you.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Basra, where Basra International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Basra by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you compare prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a rush to get to Basra, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Basra International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Basra

You can usually board the cheapest flight to Basra in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BSR.
August is the most popular month for flights to BSR. Visit then if you're eager to see Basra at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Basra then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Basra, with averages of between 31ºC and 49ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC to 21ºC.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Basra.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around three days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Travelling to Basra International Airport (BSR): What you need to know

Skip the layovers and travel to Basra in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Basra International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your BSR plane ticket with Royal Jordanian. Up to 97% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
On arrival at BSR, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Looking to stay within easy reach of Basra International Airport? Step off your flight to BSR and be tucked up in bed not long after at Basrah International Airport Hotel.
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Basra International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. BSR has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 86% of all departing flights landing when they're supposed to.

Getting to central Basra from Basra International Airport (BSR)

BSR is about 16 kilometres from central Basra.
After landing from your flight to BSR, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Basra:

Basra highlights

Jump off your flight to Basra and head directly for these major attractions:
- Mosque and Holy shrine of Imam Reza: Located around 2 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Statue of Badr Shakir al-Sayyab: Need another great reason to visit Basra? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Az Zubayr from Basra International Airport (BSR)

Off to the nearby city of Az Zubayr? It's about 32 kilometres from BSR. Give yourself around 45 minutes to drive there.

Travelling from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Hārithah

If Al Hārithah is where you're going, it's about 19 kilometres from Basra International Airport.
It takes 1 hour or so to drive to Al Hārithah.

Explore more of Iraq

There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Iraq, starting with Nasiriyah. Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum are must-do's in this city, which is about 145 kilometres north-west of Basra.
Another city in Iraq that will quickly win you over is Az Zubayr. From Basra, it's roughly 18 kilometres south and features highlights like خماسي الخفاجي and Petro Mosque. Work in a visit to Zubair Zoo too.