There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Basra by plane or car
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Fly to Basra International Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane MEL - BSR
21h 27m$850–1,765Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane MEL - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basracar
31h 40m$939–1,849
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Basra is to fly which costs $850 - $1,800 and takes 21h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Basra is to fly which takes 21h 27m and costs $850 - $1,800.
The distance between Melbourne and Basra is 12639 km.
It takes approximately 21h 27m to get from Melbourne to Basra, including transfers.
Basra is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:01 AM in Melbourne and 12:01 AM in Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Basra, Iraq?
Emirates, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 40m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,400
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