Baghdad to Basra Flights

Compare schedules and prices for direct flights from Baghdad to Basra across multiple airlines, and choose the best option for you with real-time updated prices.

The distance between Baghdad and Basra (444 km) is covered in about an hour on direct flights, departing from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport. Daily flights are available on multiple airlines, and you can compare schedules and prices on Safrat to choose the most suitable option for you.

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Basra. Keep this in mind when planning your arrival time and airport transfer schedules.

If you wish to cancel your booking and refund your ticket, you can contact the Safrat support team, and your request will be reviewed according to your ticket's airline terms and conditions.

The weights mentioned are the most common for economy class tickets we tracked on this route, and may vary depending on the ticket type. Please check the baggage details in the flight information before completing your booking.

Basra International Airport (BSR): Located in northern Basra, Iraq, Basra International Airport is the main airport receiving all incoming flights to the city, serving as a vital gateway for travelers to southern Iraq.

The departure airport is Baghdad International Airport (BGW).

Iraqi Airways

offers scheduled direct flights throughout the week on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Flights typically depart at 21:00, 06:00, and 17:00, with a flight duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes in economy class, allowing a checked baggage allowance of 30 kg.

Royal Jordanian

provides scheduled indirect flights via Amman and Dubai, and the flight typically takes 5 hours and 5 minutes in economy class. There are no specific details for operating days or usual departure times, and it is an indirect flight that guarantees travelers additional options to reach their destination.

Qatar Airways

operates scheduled indirect flights with a stopover in Doha, and the flight takes approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes in economy class. These flights allow passengers to carry checked baggage weighing up to 25 kg, providing a comfortable and convenient option for travelers.

flydubai

offers scheduled indirect flights via Amman and Dubai, with a flight duration of 7 hours and 27 minutes in economy class. These flights include the option to check baggage weighing up to 30 kg, giving travelers extra flexibility during their journey.

EgyptAir

provides scheduled indirect flights with stopovers in Amman, Cairo, and Dubai, and the flight takes approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes in economy class. These flights serve as an additional option for travelers looking for indirect flights to their destination.

You can book a flight ticket from Baghdad to Basra on Safrat in minutes. Enter the departure and arrival cities, travel date, and number of passengers, then compare available flights by price, departure time, airline, and flight duration.

After choosing the appropriate flight, enter the passenger details exactly as they are written in the passport, then complete the payment through secure payment gateways. You will receive the booking confirmation and ticket in your email as soon as the payment is successful.

If you know your return date, booking a round-trip Baghdad to Basra ticket in a single transaction saves you the hassle of searching for a return flight later, and protects you from price increases in the final days before travel, especially during peak seasons and holidays.

However, if your return date is not yet set, you can book a one-way ticket now, and then search for your return flight from Basra to Baghdad on Safrat once your plans become clear.

The price of a flight ticket from Baghdad to Basra is affected by several factors, the most important of which are:

• Airline: Pricing policies differ between low-cost airlines that offer lower prices with limited services, and airlines whose prices include more services and baggage allowance.
• Travel date: Prices usually rise during peak seasons, holidays, and feasts, and decrease during quiet seasons and midweek days.
• Ticket type: Charter tickets are often cheaper than regular tickets, but their cancellation and modification conditions are stricter.
• Travel class: Business class and first class cost more than economy class in exchange for additional benefits.
• Booking time: Early booking gives you a better chance of getting the cheapest seats before they sell out.

To get a cheap flight ticket from Baghdad to Basra, search for your flight on Safrat and compare prices on dates close to your travel date, as changing your travel day may save you a significant amount. Also, booking early and traveling off-peak are among the best ways to reduce the cost of the trip.

If your dates are flexible, you may find remaining seats at reasonable prices on flights for the next few days from Baghdad to Basra. Search on Safrat for flights this week to see available options, keeping in mind that last-minute seats are limited and may sell out quickly.

Charter flights are an economical option on the Baghdad-Basra route, as their seats are often sold at lower prices than scheduled flights. When searching on Safrat, available charter flights appear alongside scheduled flights, and we advise you to review the ticket terms before booking because their cancellation and modification policies are often stricter.

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