Flying from Basra Airport (BSR) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Beirut one hour behind Basra.
Your BSR to BEY flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Iraqi Airways has direct flights from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Beirut — and maybe even more of Lebanon if time allows.
Iraqi Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier operating BSR to BEY flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BSR and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra Airport (BSR) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Basra Airport to Beirut Airport flight is $212. A return plane ticket right now is $364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BSR to BEY.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Basra Airport (BSR)
76% of flights departing from Basra Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Basra Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Basra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from BSR, book a night at Basrah International Airport Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Basra Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Pick up a Beirut Airport rental car and discover Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Beirut Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Beirut. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Basra Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSR to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Sidon is another must-experience destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without visiting Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.