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How to get fromSaudi Arabia to Basraby car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to Basra by car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Drive, fly

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    1. Drive from Dammam to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane DOH - BSR
    5h 26m
    $199–923

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Riyadh to Ras Alardcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ras Alard to Ras al Ardh - Failakacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Ras al Ardh - Failaka to Ras Alardcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Ras Alard to Basracar car
    14h 8m

Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Saudi Arabia and Basra, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Saudi Arabia to Basra. However, you can drive to Hamad International Airport (DOH) airport, fly to Basra International Airport (BSR), then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Riyadh to Basra via Ras Alard, Ras al Ardh - Failaka, and Ras Alard in around 14h 8m.

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