There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Erbil by car or plane
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Drive 883.3 km
best- Drive from Basra to Erbilcar 883.3 km
9h 50m$41–59Fly to Erbil International Airport
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BSR - EBL
5h 58m$448–1,758Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane BSR - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Erbilcar
17h 7m$468–1,849
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Erbil is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Erbil is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $440 - $1,800.
The distance between Basra and Erbil is 883 km. The road distance is 883.3 km.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive 883.3 km from Basra to Erbil.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Erbil is 883 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Basra to Erbil.
There are 113+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) twice daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–9,000
Flights from Basra International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–9,000
Flights from Basra International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sharjah, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,500–11,000
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