There are 3 ways to get from Kirkuk to Basra by car or plane
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Drive to Erbil International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Kirkuk to Erbil International Airport (EBL)car
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane EBL - BSR
2h 50m$155–802Drive 790.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kirkuk to Basracar 790.8 km
8h 46m$40–58Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
- Drive from Kirkuk to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane ISU - BSR
12h 16m$185–1,002
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kirkuk to Basra is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkuk to Basra is to drive and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $800.
The distance between Kirkuk and Basra is 837 km. The road distance is 790.8 km.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kirkuk to Basra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkuk to Basra is 791 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Kirkuk to Basra.
There are 11+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Kirkuk, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Kirkuk to Basra. However, you can drive to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, fly to Basra International Airport (BSR), then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can drive from Kirkuk to Basra in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Basra International Airport via Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
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