Flying from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Basra and Erbil share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from BSR to EBL start at 04:00 — the earliest with Iraqi Airways. The last service of the day is at 23:00 with Iraqi Airways. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your BSR to EBL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Erbil (and then exploring more of Iraq!) is a snap with Iraqi Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Iraqi Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BSR and EBL:
Dubai Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, £169 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £370. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BSR to EBL by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BSR to EBL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Basra International Airport (BSR)
Basra International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BSR make it to their destination as scheduled 86.43% of the time.
Central Basra to Basra International Airport is approximately 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport? Check out Basrah International Airport Hotel. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to BSR.
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Reserve a hotel close to EBL if you're catching a late Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Erbil and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
Before locking in your flight from Basra International Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSR to EBL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Erbil, now it's time to explore more of Iraq. Journey about 200 miles south to Baghdad to tick off its top attractions. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 50 miles west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.