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Flight deals from Dubai to Basra Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai to Basra Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 3,678. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Basra flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Dubai to Basra: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Basra below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Basra.

Dubai to Basra: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,654
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Basra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Basra is AED 2,958. 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.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Basra.
Emirates, flydubai and Iraqi Airways fly direct from Dubai to Basra.
There are 25 flights per week flying from Dubai to Basra, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Basra is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Basra Airport on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
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.

In Basra the main airport serving the city is Basra International Airport which is situated roughly 15km (9 miles) from the city center. If you are looking to fly from Dubai to Basra then you can fly with Emirates, Flydubai and Iraqi Airways. Be advised that flights to Basra depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB), not to be confused with Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), which is Dubai’s other airport.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Basra International Airport is Iraq’s second busiest airport offering a range of domestic and international flights. Once you have arrived at the airport, the best way for you to reach your destination is by taxi. There are metered taxis available right outside the airport building so you can get a fair price when traveling to your destination. The airport itself only offers a small variety of amenities and facilities but there are still a couple of shops and dining and drinking options so you won’t go hungry.

Airport Information - Departing

Dubai International Airport is Dubai’s primary airport and also the world’s busiest in terms of international passenger traffic. The airport is made up of three passenger terminals which you can conveniently transfer between either by bus, on foot or on the Dubai Metro. The easiest way to reach the airport if you aren’t driving or taking a taxi is to hop on the Dubai Metro which can take you to Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. There is also a shuttle bus to and from Terminal 2. Once you have arrived at the airport you can enjoy a huge range of amenities and facilities so you’re sure to find something to do to pass the time. Alongside its vast number of shops, the airport is home to many different places to eat and drink serving everything from high-end cuisine to budget fast food and everything in between.

What to Expect in Basra

In Basra the weather is slightly cooler compared to Dubai but still gets very hot, especially over the summer. Most nationalities including those from the UAE will have to arrange a visa first before arriving in Basra. Remember that Basra is 1 hour behind Dubai so don’t forget to set your clocks to local time when you land.


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