There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Basra by plane or car
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Fly to Basra International Airport
best- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
2h 26m$164–724Drive 1,447 km
- Drive from Beirut to Basracar 1,447 km
15h 20m$166–239Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive
- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BEY - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basracar
6h 3m$183–278
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 2h 26m and costs $160 - $750.
The distance between Beirut and Basra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1447 km.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Beirut to Basra, including transfers.
Basra is 1h ahead of Beirut. It is currently 11:26 AM in Beirut and 12:26 PM 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?
Iraqi Airways flies from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–550
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