There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Basra by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Beirut International Airport
best- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
8h 6m$234–394Drive 1,447.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Beirut to Basracar 1,447.5 km
15h 21m$166–239Drive to Damascus International Airport, fly
- Drive from Beirut to Damascus International Airport (DAM)car
- Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane DAM - BSR
12h 10m$375–967
Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $230 - $400.
The distance between Beirut and Basra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1447.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Beirut to Basra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Beirut to Basra is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Beirut to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Basra, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and five other airlines fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,600
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–950
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
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