Baghdad to Basra (BGW–BSR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IA445
IA Iraqi
737
6:00 AM
+03
7:00 AM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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IA903
IA Iraqi
CRJ
6:00 AM
+03
7:00 AM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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IA905
IA Iraqi
CRJ
5:00 PM
+03
6:00 PM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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IA904
IA Iraqi
CRJ
8:00 AM
+03
9:00 AM
+03
1h
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IA906
IA Iraqi
737
6:30 PM
+03
7:30 PM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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IA446
IA Iraqi
737
8:00 PM
+03
9:00 PM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baghdad to Basra
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 275 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

BGW–BSR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–BSR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 15 737, CRJ 1h
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – IA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – IA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGW to BSR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to BSR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
93
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Basra is 0 hours the same as Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · BSR: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 6:00 PM in Basra.
Distance & Flight Time
275 mi / 442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

BGW–BSR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Basra route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 442 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: BSR
IATA / ICAOBSR / ORMM
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGW to BSR flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Basra International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 275 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BGW to BSR. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DEL, BEY, DOH, IST, SAW, EBL and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BSR to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BGW to BSR

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Basra International Airport (BSR) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BGW to BSR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to BSR ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.