Airlines Flying from Basra to Istanbul

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Basra to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.

Find direct flights from Basra to Istanbul within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £69 or return tickets from £144.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Basra to Istanbul

The distance between Basra and Istanbul is about 2,044.12km. It takes around 3 hours 30 minutes on average to fly from Basra to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£69
Cheapest return ticket price£144
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,044.12km
Average flight time3 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Basra to Istanbul

The cheapest time for Basra to Istanbul flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from £68.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Basra to Istanbul?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Basra to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to fly from Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Basra to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Basra to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: -/M/T/W/T/-/S -- TK799 (07:44)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Basra to Istanbul is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Basra to Istanbul on November 9, 2025 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at £79.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Basra International Airport to Istanbul Airport (BSR-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Basra is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.