Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Basra's timezone is UTC+3, making Basra three hours ahead of Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BHX to BSR flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BHX and BSR include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport flight is $867. A round-trip fare is currently $1,255. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to BSR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to BSR.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights leaving from Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on time.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Once your Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport flight has arrived, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Basrah International Airport Hotel is a convenient option that's not too far from BSR.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Basra in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to go to Basra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC and 49ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to BSR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Basra. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra, Najaf is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience major highlights starting with Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.