There are 3 ways to get from Damascus to Basra by car or plane
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Drive 1,345.8 km
best- Drive from Damascus to Basracar 1,345.8 km
14h 11m$203–293Drive, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car
- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BEY - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basracar
7h 12m$132–658Drive, fly to Basra International Airport
- Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car
- Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BEY - BSR
9h 5m$226–388
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 $200 - $300 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Damascus to Basra is to drive and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $130 - $700.
The distance between Damascus and Basra is 1346 km. The road distance is 1345.8 km.
It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive 1345.8 km from Damascus to Basra.
Yes, the driving distance between Damascus to Basra is 1346 km. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Damascus to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Damascus, Syria and Basra, Iraq?
You can drive from Damascus to Basra in around 14h 11m.
- 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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