Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Basra's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Doha.
Each week, there are ten Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, go for the 08:20 Qatar Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 08:25 with Qatar Airways.
Your DOH to BSR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Basra — and maybe even more of Iraq if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for DOH to BSR flights, with 88.52% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DOH and BSR include:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
$426 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $820. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from DOH to BSR, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from DOH arrive on schedule 83.59% of the time.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Step off your Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a handy option that's not too far from BSR, make your way to Basrah International Airport Hotel.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport to the centre of Basra has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Basra in April.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to visit Basra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DOH to BSR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a trip to Baghdad will keep your itinerary busy. 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 dropping by Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.