There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Kirkuk by plane or car
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Fly to Erbil International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BSR - EBL
- Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar
2h 44m$126–645Drive 790.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Kirkukcar 790.5 km
8h 45m$40–58Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane BSR - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar
11h 5m$136–695
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Kirkuk is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Kirkuk is to fly and drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $120 - $650.
The distance between Basra and Kirkuk is 837 km. The road distance is 790.5 km.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Basra to Kirkuk, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Kirkuk is 790 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Basra to Kirkuk.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Kirkuk, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Basra to Kirkuk. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk. Alternatively, you can drive from Basra to Kirkuk in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Basra International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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