How to get fromBasra to Dubaiby plane, car, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Dubai by plane, car, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Dubai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane BSR - DXB
2h 29m
AED 869–5,143
Drive 1,360.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basra to Dubaicar 1,360.2 km
12h 20m
AED 553–799
Drive, train, car ferry
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain
3. Take the train from Tehran to Bandar Abbastrain
4. Take the car ferry from Bandar Abbas to Khalid Portcarferry
2d 9h
Fly to Sharjah International Airport
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane BSR - SHJ
5h 58m
AED 1,437–3,367

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

AED 788Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989.8 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Emirates and Flydubai fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) twice daily.

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Dubai(opens in a new window), United Arab Emirates(opens in a new window)

With breathtaking architecture, luxury shopping and a thriving gourmet scene, Dubai is a one-stop travel shop for the entire family. Visit Dubai Mall for the latest in designer fashion, head to the top of Burj Khalifa for uninterrupted city views, haggle for the best deals at the Gold and Spice Souks, before relaxing at Jumeirah Beach. Experience a desert safari complete with camel rides, or learn about the city’s evolution at the Dubai Museum. Indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at one of the city’s top restaurants, or party hard at a superclub.

Things to do in Dubai

Burj Khalifa(Opens in a new window)

The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m including the antenna and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world since topping out in late 2008.

Burj Al Arab(Opens in a new window)

The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the third tallest hotel in the world (although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space). Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. It has a helipad near the roof at a height of 210 m above ground.

Emirates Towers(Opens in a new window)

The Emirates Towers (Arabic: أبراج الإمارات) is a building complex in Dubai that contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to 355 m and 309 m, respectively, stand as the 42nd and 100th tallest buildings in the world. The two towers are connected by a 9,000 m² (96,875 ft²) two-storey retail complex known as "The Boulevard". The Emirates Towers complex is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a symbol of the city of Dubai. The Emirates Towers was constructed by the construction wing of Al Ghurair Investment group.

Dubai Museum(Opens in a new window)

Dubai Museum (Arabic: متحف دبي) is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort (Arabic: حصن الفهيدي), built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.

Places to stay in Dubai

DAMAC Maison Distinction(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Millennium Atria Business Bay(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Vida Downtown Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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