There are 3 ways to get from Najaf to Basra by car or plane
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Drive 439.8 km
best- Drive from Najaf to Basracar 439.8 km
4h 35m$21–30Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BGW - BSR
3h 41m$368–656Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane NJF - BSR
12h 19m$479–1,368
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 drive and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $360 - $700.
The distance between Najaf and Basra is 440 km. The road distance is 439.8 km.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive 439.8 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?
Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, and two other airlines fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR) once daily.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–10,000
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–3,400
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,200
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