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Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Basra (BSR)

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Basra.$345 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Basra on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
Basra.$392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Basra on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.
Basra.$592 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Basra.$593 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.
Basra.$616 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
Basra.$637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $637, select.
Basra.$716 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.
Basra.$965 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Basra.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Basra on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $965, select.

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Istanbul to Basra: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Basra: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$345
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Basra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Basra is $345. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Basra.
Turkish Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Pegasus Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Basra.
As of August 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Basra.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Basra is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Basra Airport on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Basra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Basra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Basra is Pegasus Airlines .

Flying from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR): What you need to know

  • Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Hop on a direct Istanbul to Basra International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • Basra's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul. Basra International Airport is located in Basra.

  • Choose from 8 direct flights each week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Basra International Airport (BSR). This is the busiest route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 3:30am departure from IST to BSR.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BSR.

  • With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR) can be booked from here.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from IST.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and BSR is Turkish Airlines.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BSR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

  • The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Thinking of flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR) flight tickets can be booked from here.

  • Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to BSR leaving from SAW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.

  • Pegasus is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to BSR.

  • Split up your flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BSR are:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BSR flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.

About Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • Hop off your flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a quick drive from BSR, head for Basrah International Airport Hotel.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • At the moment, $174 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Basra International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $345. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to BSR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Basra International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Istanbul to BSR.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport (BSR). August is when most people travel to Basra. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Basra is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF). Book your Istanbul to BSR flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Basra International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Basra

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Basra right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Basra International Airport:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Ibn al-Haytham Gardens, Al Zahraa Mosque and Mosque and Holy shrine of Imam Reza are top attractions which should feature on any good Basra itinerary.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Basra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iraq just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres north-west of Basra, a visit to Nasiriyah will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum.

  • Another worthwhile stop in Iraq, Ash Shaţrah is about 177 kilometres north-west of Basra. Plan to visit highlights including Imam Hussein Mosque p.

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