There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Basra by car or plane
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Drive 883.3 km
best- Drive from Erbil to Basracar 883.3 km
9h 52m$41–59Fly from Erbil International Airport
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane EBL - BSR
6h 19m$846–2,064Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane ISU - BSR
7h 42m$2,238–6,056
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Basra is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Basra is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $800 - $2,100.
The distance between Erbil and Basra is 883 km. The road distance is 883.3 km.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive 883.3 km from Erbil to Basra.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Basra is 883 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Erbil to Basra.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–5,500
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–6,000
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,000
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