There are 3 ways to get from Green Zone to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Green Zone and Basra is 486 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Green Zone to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Green Zone to Basra, including transfers.
The best way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $360 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 11h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Green Zone to Basra is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Green Zone to Basra.
What companies run services between Green Zone, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 3 times a week. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,800
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–3,300
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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