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How to get fromIraq to Riyadhby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Iraq to Riyadh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Basra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BSR - RUH
    7h 46m
    SAR 612–2,552

  2. Train, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    7. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    34h 35m
    SAR 648–1,258

  3. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane NJF - RUH
    6h 49m
    SAR 879–2,300

  4. Fly from Baghdad International Airport

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BGW - RUH
    6h 41m
    SAR 744–2,836

  5. Fly from Erbil International Airport

    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane EBL - RUH
    6h 55m
    SAR 866–2,685

  6. Fly from Sulaymaniyah

    1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ISU - RUH
    7h 8m
    SAR 1,245–4,478

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and Emirates fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily.

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