Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore a different city during your journey, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between SYD and BSR.
To see if you need a visa to enter Iraq, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SYD to BSR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport is 590 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.225 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to BSR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport takes approximately 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Get off your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a quick drive from BSR, check out Basrah International Airport Hotel.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
From Basra International Airport, Basra is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Basra in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to explore Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC and 49ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BSR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Basra
You've got your flight from SYD to BSR worked out, now all you need to do is decide where you're going to stay in Basra. Get comfy at Villa Hotel Basra and use it as your base to discover this city.
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