There are 3 ways to get from Damascus to Basra by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car
- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
8h 10m$222–383Drive 1,345.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Damascus to Basracar 1,345.8 km
14h 11m$62–90Fly from Damascus International Airport
- Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane DAM - BSR
7h 58m$358–1,402
Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Damascus to Basra is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Damascus to Basra is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $350 - $1,400.
The distance between Damascus and Basra is 1325 km. The road distance is 1345.8 km.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Damascus to Basra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Damascus to Basra is 1346 km. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Damascus to Basra.
There are 11+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Damascus, Syria and Basra, Iraq?
Flydubai, Emirates, and five other airlines fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,600
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Basra International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Damascus International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
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