Non-stop flights to Basra (BSR)
Basrah International Airport is a medium sized airport in Iraq. It is an international airport. In total there are 13 airports around the world that have direct flights to Basra, spread around 11 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Basra.
Basra is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Basra Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Basra Best time to visit Basra Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 105 flights arriving at Basra Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Basra are routes from Baghdad (BGW) in Iraq and Doha (DOH) in Qatar. These two routes together are operated 44 times this month, and make up for 42% of all monthly arrivals at Basrah International Airport.
The longest flight to Basra BSR is departing from New Delhi (DEL). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km).
List of all direct flights to Basra
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Basra, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Basra.
Airlines flying to Basra
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Basra. Most flights to Basra are operated by Iraqi Airways, as they connect 9 airports to BSR. That’s around 9 times as much as Royal Jordanian, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Basra. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BSR flights:
What is the best time to visit Basra?
🏜️ Desert
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.
Business class flights to Basra
There are 11 airports that have flights to Basra in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BSR are listed below:
First class flights to Basra
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Basra, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights to Basra
There are intercontinental flights to Basrah International Airport (BSR) from Africa, the Middle-East and Southern Asia, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Africa to Basra
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Basra. They fly seasonal from Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Basra
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights from Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round flights from Amman (AMM).
Pegasus: seasonal flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: seasonal flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Emirates: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from India / South Asia to Basra
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights from New Delhi (DEL).
International flights to Basra
Flights from Egypt to Basra
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Basra. From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from India to Basra
In India, the only airport that has a direct connection to Basra is New Delhi. From New Delhi, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights from India
Flights from Jordan to Basra
There is 1 airport in Jordan that has a direct connection to Basra, which is Amman. From Amman, you can fly non-stop with Iraqi Airways or Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
All flights from Jordan
Flights from Lebanon to Basra
In Lebanon, the only airport that has a direct connection to Basra is Beirut. From Beirut, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights from Lebanon
Flights from Qatar to Basra
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Basra. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Syria to Basra
There is 1 airport in Syria that has a direct connection to Basra, which is Damascus. From Damascus, direct flights are offered by Fly Cham. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights from Syria
Flights from Turkey to Basra
There are 2 airports in Turkey that have non-stop flights to Basra.
From Istanbul, you can fly non-stop with Iraqi Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), the only airline with direct flights is Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Basra
If you are looking for a direct flight from United Arab Emirates to Basra, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Emirates, Flydubai and Iraqi Airways.
From Dubai (Sharjah), the only airline with direct flights is Air Arabia. This route is not operational yet but will start in April.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Basra
Flights from Iraq to Basra
There are 3 airports in Iraq that have non-stop domestic flights to Basra.
From Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, all direct flights to Basra are operated by Iraqi Airways.
All flights from Iraq
Alternative airports near Basra
Flying to an alternative airport near Basra could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Basra (BSR) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Abadan (ABD) and Ahwaz (AWZ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Basra?
There are 2 airports in Basra: Basrah International Airport (BSR) and Abadan Airport (ABD).
What is the best airport to fly into Basra?
The most convenient airport to fly into Basra is Basrah International Airport (BSR).
How many airlines fly to Basra?
There are 9 airlines flying to Basra from 13 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Basra?
Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways operate most flights to Basra. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Basra?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Basra.
How many nonstop flights are there to Basra?
There are roughly 105 flights arriving at Basra every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 13 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Basra Airport?
The official name of Basra Airport is Basrah International Airport.
What is the airport code of Basra Airport?
The airport code of Basra Airport is BSR.
What are the most popular flights to Basra?
Baghdad, Doha and Erbil are the 3 most popular routes to Basra. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Basra, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Basra?
| Baghdad to Basra | 1h |
| Doha to Basra | 1h 30m |
| Erbil to Basra | 1h 15m |
| Istanbul to Basra | 3h 45m |
| Amman to Basra | 2h 20m |
