Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Basra is seven hours behind Brisbane and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BNE to BSR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the BNE to BSR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport flight is $1,978. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,961. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BNE to BSR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to BSR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of the departures from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BNE? If you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Consider checking in to Basrah International Airport Hotel after arriving from your Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport flight. It's a short drive from BSR and a comfortable option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
From Basra International Airport, Basra is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Basra in April.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Basra International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Basra, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 49ºC (120ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to BSR in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Najaf is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. No trip is complete without a visit to Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.