Sharjah to Basra (SHJ–BSR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9833
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:25 AM
+04
12:20 PM
+03
3h 55m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9834
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:00 PM
+03
5:50 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
AMM Amman 8h 55m G9RJ RJWY Amman (AMM) to Basra flights
DOH Doha 9h 41m G9QR QR Doha (DOH) to Basra flights
BGW Baghdad ~5h 55m G9 Baghdad (BGW) to Basra flights
EBL Arbil ~6h 30m G9 Arbil (EBL) to Basra flights
BEY Beirut ~7h 25m G9 Beirut (BEY) to Basra flights
IST Istanbul ~10h G9 Istanbul (IST) to Basra flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul ~10h 5m G9PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Basra flights
DEL New Delhi ~10h 33m AIG9IX New Delhi (DEL) to Basra flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Basra
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 600 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–BSR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 600 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–BSR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 4 320 3h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (4 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, SHJ to BSR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to BSR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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 Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Basra International Airport.
Metric SHJ→BSR DXB→BSR
Distance from SHJ 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 4 13
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Basra International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Basra.
Distance & Flight Time
600 mi / 965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
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.

SHJ–BSR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Basra route.
Route details
Distance600 mi / 965 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: BSR
IATA / ICAOBSR / ORMM
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to BSR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Basra International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 600 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to BSR: Air Arabia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia and Hamad.
Basra is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from BSR to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. 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 SHJ to BSR

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Basra International Airport (BSR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to BSR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to BSR is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 600 miles (965 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).