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How to get fromNajaf to Basraby plane, car, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Najaf to Basra by plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane NJF - BSR
    5h 43m
    $699–1,668

  2. Drive 440.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Najaf to Basracar car 440.4 km
    4h 24m
    $21–30

  3. Drive, taxi, train

    1. Drive from Najaf to Karbalacar car
    2. Take the taxi from Karbala to Alawi garagetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    15h 10m
    $32–64

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Najaf, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?

Flydubai and Air Arabia fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR) once daily.

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