There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Basra 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 to Basra International Airport
best- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
7h 50m$234–394Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BEY - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basracar
5h 58m$140–664Drive 1,447.5 km
- Drive from Beirut to Basracar 1,447.5 km
15h 21m$162–234
Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Beirut to Basra is to fly and drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $700.
The distance between Beirut and Basra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1447.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Beirut to Basra, including transfers.
Basra is 1h ahead of Beirut. It is currently 12:16 PM in Beirut and 1:16 PM in Basra.
Yes, the driving distance between Beirut to Basra is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Beirut to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Basra, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian flies from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR) 4 times a week.
- 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
- $270–800
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
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