Non-stop flights from Basra (BSR)
Basra Airport (IATA: BSR, ICAO: ORMM), also known as Basrah International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Iraq. It is an international airport and serves the area of Basra, Iraq. Basra Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 14 destinations in 9 countries.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Basra.
The longest flight from Basra BSR is a 2,388 mile (3,843 km) non-stop route to Beijing PEK. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Iraqi Airways.
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Airlines flying from Basra Popular destinations from Basra Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Basra
In total there are 9 airlines flying from and to Basra. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Basra
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Basra, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Basra that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Basra
There are 11 airports that have flights from Basra in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from BSR are listed below:
First class flights from Basra
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Basra, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights from Basra
There are intercontinental flights operating from Basrah International Airport (BSR) between Basra and Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia and China.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Basra and Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Basra to Africa
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Basra to Africa. They fly seasonal to Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from Basra to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights to Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round to Amman (AMM).
Middle East (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Beirut (BEY).
Pegasus: year-round to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: seasonal flights to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from Basra to India / South Asia
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Basra to India or Southern Asia. They fly seasonal to New Delhi (DEL) and Mashhad (MHD).
Non-stop flights from Basra to China
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Basra to China. They fly seasonal to Beijing (PEK).
International flights from Basra
Flights from Basra to China
Beijing is the only destination in China with direct flights from Basra. Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Basra to Egypt
In Egypt, the only destination that has a direct flight from Basra is Cairo. Direct flights to Cairo are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Basra to India
There is 1 destination in India that has a direct connection from Basra, which is New Delhi. Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Basra to Iran
In Iran, the only destination that has a direct flight from Basra is Mashhad. Direct flights to Mashhad are offered by Iraqi Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Basra to Jordan
Amman is the only destination in Jordan with direct flights from Basra. You can fly non-stop to Amman with Iraqi Airways or Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
Flights from Basra to Lebanon
There is 1 destination in Lebanon that has a direct connection from Basra, which is Beirut. You can fly non-stop to Beirut with Iraqi Airways or Middle East (SkyTeam).
Flights from Basra to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Basra. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Basra to Turkey
There are 2 destinations in Turkey that have non-stop flights from Basra.
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Iraqi Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) is Pegasus.
Flights from Basra to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Basra to United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates, Flydubai and Iraqi Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai (Sharjah) is Air Arabia. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Domestic flights from Basra
Flights from Basra to Iraq
There are 3 airports in Iraq that have non-stop domestic flights from Basra.
All direct flights from Basra to Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah are operated by Iraqi Airways.
Alternative airports near Basra
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Basra (BSR). The nearest airports to Basra (BSR) 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 from Basra?
The most convenient airport to fly from Basra is Basrah International Airport (BSR).
How many airlines fly from Basra?
There are 9 airlines flying from Basra to 14 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Basra?
Iraqi Airways, Emirates and Middle East operate most flights from Basra. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Basra?
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are all flying from Basra.
How many nonstop flights are there from Basra?
There are roughly 308 flights departing from Basra every month (or 70 flights each week), to a total of 14 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 from Basra?
Dubai, Baghdad and Erbil are the 3 most popular routes from Basra. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Basra, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Basra?
| Basra to Dubai | 1h 45m |
| Basra to Baghdad | 1h |
| Basra to Erbil | 1h 15m |
| Basra to Istanbul | 3h 35m |
| Basra to Doha | 1h 30m |
