There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Basra by plane or car
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Fly from Beirut International Airport
best- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
4h 31m$264–724Drive 1,447 km
cheapest- Drive from Beirut to Basracar 1,447 km
15h 20m$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
18h 9m$285–817
Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $260 - $750.
The distance between Beirut and Basra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1447 km.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Beirut to Basra, including transfers.
Basra is 1h ahead of Beirut. It is currently 11:35 PM in Beirut and 12:35 AM in Basra.
Yes, the driving distance between Beirut to Basra is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Beirut to Basra.
There are six+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Basra, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
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