There are 3 ways to get from Najaf to Basra by car or plane
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Drive 440.4 km
best- Drive from Najaf to Basra440.4 km
4h 35m$21–30Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)BGW - BSR
3h 39m$358–536Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)NJF - BSR
3h 29m$169–818
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Najaf to Basra is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Najaf to Basra is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $160 - $850.
The distance between Najaf and Basra is 440 km. The road distance is 440.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive 440.4 km from Najaf to Basra.
Yes, the driving distance between Najaf to Basra is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Najaf to Basra.
There are seven+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways flies from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
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