There are 3 ways to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra. However, there are services departing from Baghdad and arriving at Basra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Baghdad Airport (BGW) and Basra is 461 km. The road distance is 546 km.
The best way to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra, including transfers.
Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, depart from Baghdad station.
The best way to get from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $490 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 27m.
Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, arrive at Basra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Baghdad Airport (BGW) to Basra.
What companies run services between Baghdad Airport (BGW), Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) once daily. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 6 times a week. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–5,500
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,300–4,300
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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