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
3h 56m$164–674Drive 1,447 km
- 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
9h 59m$165–767
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 3h 56m and costs $160 - $700.
The distance between Beirut and Basra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1447 km.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Beirut to Basra, including transfers.
Basra is 1h ahead of Beirut. It is currently 8:46 PM in Beirut and 9:46 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 seven+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Basra, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Middle East Airlines fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Erbil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
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