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

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G9 Air Arabia
320
9:05 AM
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12:20 PM
+03
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Sharjah to Basra
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 600 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

SHJ–BSR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 600 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 3 320 4h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to BSR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
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
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to BSR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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.
Alternatives

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 3 21
Flight time 4h 15m 1h 55m
Dubai (DXB) to Basra flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Basra International Airport.
Know before you go

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 4h 15m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–BSR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Basra route.
Route details
Distance600 mi / 965 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: BSR
Full nameBasra International Airport
IATA / ICAOBSR / ORMM
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to BSR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Basra International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 600 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to BSR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, EBL, BEY, SAW, DEL, IST, AMM and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Basra is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to BSR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to BSR ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 600 miles (965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).