Travelling from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Basra.
You can choose from 20 weekly Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Iraqi Airways is the earliest flight available. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 16:25.
Your BSR to DXB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Dubai (and then other corners of United Arab Emirates) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Emirates.
With an impressive 88.61% of services landing on schedule, flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering BSR to DXB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BSR and DXB include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, 309 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 479 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BSR to DXB.
The cheapest month for flights from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BSR to DXB.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Basra International Airport (BSR)
Basra International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BSR land on schedule 86.43% of the time.
Basra International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Basra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport off to an easy start. Just a short ride from BSR, spend the night in Basrah International Airport Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and chase adventure across Dubai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Basra International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSR to DXB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've done Dubai, now it's time to explore other parts of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to check off its leading attractions. From Al majaz waterfront to Petrofac and Al Montazah Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without experiencing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
