Dubai to Basra (DXB–BSR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK945
EK Emirates
77L
7:55 AM
+04 T3
8:55 AM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1229
FZ flydubai
73H
8:30 AM
+04 T3
9:25 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2444cs
EK Emirates
7M8
11:30 AM
+04 T3
3:05 PM
+03
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1227+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:30 AM
+04 T3
3:05 PM
+03
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1230
FZ flydubai
73H
10:25 AM
+03
1:10 PM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK946
EK Emirates
77L
10:30 AM
+03
1:15 PM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2445cs
EK Emirates
7M8
4:05 PM
+03
9:25 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1228+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:05 PM
+03
9:25 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Basra
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 596 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

DXB–BSR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 596 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–BSR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 10 73H, 7M8 1h55-4h35 EK
IA Iraqi Airways 0
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FZ
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ + IA (10 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, DXB to BSR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to BSR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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.

Other ways to reach Basra from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Basra International Airport.
Metric DXB→BSR SHJ→BSR
Distance from DXB 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 3
Flight time 1h 55m 4h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Basra International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Basra is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · BSR: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Basra.
Distance & Flight Time
596 mi / 959 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports for stays of up to 60 days. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issues visas on arrival separately. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Confirm current policies with the Iraqi embassy before travel. Dual nationals should verify which passport to present.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–BSR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Basra route.
Route details
Distance596 mi / 959 km
Flight time1h 55m to 4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BSR
IATA / ICAOBSR / ORMM
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to BSR flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Basra International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 4h 35m. The route covers 596 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: flydubai and Iraqi Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DXB to BSR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, BEY, EBL, SAW, IST, DEL, DOH and AMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Basra is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from BSR to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DXB to BSR

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Basra International Airport (BSR) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai and Iraqi Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to BSR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to BSR ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 596 miles (959 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ).