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How to get fromBasra to Saudi Arabiaby plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Basra to Saudi Arabia by plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane plane BSR - DOH
    2. Drive from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Dammamcar car
    5h 24m
    SAR 737–3,148
  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basra to Ras Alardcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ras Alard to Ras al Ardh - Failakacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Ras al Ardh - Failaka to Ras Alardcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Ras Alard to Riyadhcar car
    14h 22m

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 586Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Basra to Saudi Arabia. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH), then drive to Dammam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basra to Riyadh via Ras Alard, Ras al Ardh - Failaka, and Ras Alard in around 14h 22m.

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