Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Basra's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Basra eight hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to catch your ORD to BSR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between ORD and BSR.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport flight is $1,357. A round-trip fare is currently $3,941. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to BSR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to BSR.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Consider staying at Basrah International Airport Hotel after arriving from your O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from BSR and a good choice if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
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 most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Basra in April.
The warmest month in Basra is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC and 49ºC. Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Basra International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to BSR in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Basra, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Journey around 451 kilometres north-west to Baghdad to check off its top attractions. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Iraq, head for Najaf, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park are among the biggest draws.