There are 2 ways to get from Basra to Istanbul by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSR - IST
5h 2m₺11,628–32,909Drive, train, bus
- Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
- Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain
- Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
3d 9h
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Istanbul is to fly which costs 11.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺ and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.
The distance between Basra and Istanbul is 2130 km.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Basra to Istanbul, including transfers.
There are 4302+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Istanbul via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–35,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–34,000
- Phone
- 021- 55122417
- info@raja.ir
- Website
- raja.ir
Train from Khorramshahr to Tehran
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
- Website
- t-armenia.com
Bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,400
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
- Phone
- +37495362020
- Website
- hayreniqtour.ru
Bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- Hayreniq Tour
- Book at
- Hayreniq Tour Bookings
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,040–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
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