Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Basra's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Basra eight hours behind Sydney.
Leave enough time to catch your SYD to BSR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the SYD to BSR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
Rs229,299 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs376,160. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to BSR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
After your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Basrah International Airport Hotel is a comfortable option within easy reach of BSR.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport to the centre of Basra has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Basra in April.
The warmest month in Basra is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC and 49ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Basra International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to BSR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Najaf is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. No trip is complete without dropping by Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.