There are 3 ways to get from Baghdad to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $400 - $600.
The distance between Baghdad and Basra is 489 km. The road distance is 534 km.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Baghdad to Basra, including transfers.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 8h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Basra is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Baghdad to Basra.
There are six+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra once daily. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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