Flights from Basra Airport (BSR) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £268.47

One-way from £92.38

Getting to International from Istanbul Airport is very straight forward. There are 2 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight from International to Istanbul Airport is approximately 2,079 Kilometers which is 1,292 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 3 Hours 15 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines001110111:4511:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Iraqi Airways101010018:0018:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 11:45 and 11:45.

If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA221
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Wednesday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK799
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA221
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Thursday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK799
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Friday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK799
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA221
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Sunday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK799
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Kuwait City to Istanbul 03 Hours 23 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Basra BSR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Basra BSR to Istanbul IST is £92.38 ($117 €107.39)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Basra BSR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Basra BSR to Istanbul IST is £268.47 ($340 €312.09)
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Flight Info FAQ - Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Basra to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (IST): Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Basra to Istanbul?
The flight from Basra to Istanbul is 2,079KM or 1,292 miles.
How long does the flight from Basra to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Basra to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 15 Minutes.

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