There are 4 ways to get from Baghdad to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Baghdad International Airport
best- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BGW - BSR
6h 5m$460–1,604Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
11h 6m$23–46Drive 534.4 km
- Drive from Baghdad to Basracar 534.4 km
5h 5m$25–36Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly
- Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane NJF - BSR
7h 52m$347–806
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 5m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Baghdad and Basra is 488 km. The road distance is 534.4 km.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Baghdad to Basra, including transfers.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $460 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 11h 6m.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Basra is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Baghdad to Basra.
There are six+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 3 times a week. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,000
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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