There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Kirkuk by car or plane
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Drive 790.5 km
best- Drive from Basra to Kirkukcar 790.5 km
8h 45m$37–53Fly to Erbil International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BSR - EBL
- Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar
6h 59m$315–1,344Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane BSR - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar
16h 15m$385–1,544
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Kirkuk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Kirkuk is to fly and drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $310 - $1,400.
The distance between Basra and Kirkuk is 791 km. The road distance is 790.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive 790.5 km from Basra to Kirkuk.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Kirkuk is 791 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Basra to Kirkuk.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Kirkuk, Iraq?
You can drive from Basra to Kirkuk in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,100–6,500
Flights from Basra International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,400–7,500
Flights from Basra International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sharjah, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,100–8,500
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