On this page, you can book flights from Baghdad to Basra. The 447 km route involves a connection and usually goes through Istanbul, as there are currently no direct scheduled flights on this route.
Below are the current offers from carriers operating connecting flights. To plan your logistics, we recommend checking in advance how to get to the departure airport and arranging transport from the arrival airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Baghdad — Basra by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Baghdad → Basra, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $327 | medium | May | $302 | low | Sep | $340 | medium |
| Feb | $302 | low | Jun | $340 | medium | Oct | $403 | high |
| Mar | $290 | low | Jul | $365 | high | Nov | $315 | medium |
| Apr | $378 | high | Aug | $378 | high | Dec | $365 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Basra is characterized by extremely hot summers and moderately warm winters. The hottest period is July, with an average maximum temperature of 47.7°C, while the coolest month is January, when the thermometer drops to 8.6°C.
Currently, data on the minimum flight costs for this route is unavailable. You can track price dynamics and the appearance of new carrier offers in real time using the charts and price calendar below.
The most favorable time for a trip from a weather perspective is considered to be the transitional months, such as March or November, when the intense heat subsides. We recommend avoiding the summer period (June–August), as air temperatures often exceed 45°C.
International airlines operating flights with a connection in Istanbul serve the route from Baghdad to Basra. Direct air service between the cities is not currently available, so the majority of flights are provided by major network carriers. Check the schedule and connection options in the list below.
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Find ticketsFlights Baghdad — Basra depart from Baghdad International Airport and arrive at Basra International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
Currently, there are no regular direct flights on this route. Most available options involve a connection in Istanbul.
The total travel duration depends on the waiting time at the transit airport. The exact travel time, including the connection, is displayed when searching for tickets on specific dates.
Flights arrive at Basra International Airport (BSR). You can find out how to get from the airport to the city center on our website.
We recommend booking tickets several weeks before departure. Monitor the price dynamic chart to choose the most advantageous time to purchase.
Flights are operated by international airlines with hubs in Turkey. A detailed list of carriers with schedules by day of the week is provided in the table below.
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