There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Beirut by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Basra International Airport to Beirut International Airport
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane BSR - BEY
5h 13m$234–385Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly to Beirut International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane NJF - BEY
5h 57m$125–520Drive 1,447 km
- Drive from Basra to Beirutcar 1,447 km
15h 18m$162–234Fly Basra International Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane BSR - DAM
- Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Beirutcar
7h 39m$301–817
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Beirut is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Beirut is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $230 - $390.
The distance between Basra and Beirut is 1225 km. The road distance is 1447 km.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Basra to Beirut, including transfers.
Beirut is 1h behind Basra. It is currently 6:38 PM in Basra and 5:38 PM in Beirut.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Beirut is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Basra to Beirut.
There are 711+ hotels available in Beirut.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Beirut, Lebanon?
Royal Jordanian flies from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) 4 times a week.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Beirut International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Basra International Airport to Damascus International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Beirut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Beirut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–500
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