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Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Basra. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to BSR, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Desert destinations like Basra are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Basra is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Basra BSR, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from IST to BSR are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 03:25 - 03:50. The earliest flight departs at 03:25, the last flight departs at 03:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Basra takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Basra is 1,286 miles (or 2,070 km).
There is 1 airport in Basra: Basrah International Airport (BSR).
There are 4 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Basra (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Basra.
The distance from Istanbul to Basra is 1,286 miles (2,070 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Basra.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Basra.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Basra:
The earliest flight departs at 03:25 from Istanbul and arrives at 06:50 at Basra.
The latest flight departs at 03:50 from Istanbul and arrives at 07:10 at Basra.
1,286 miles (2,070 km) · 3h 20m
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
03:50
07:10
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 798
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
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