Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
The timezone in Basra is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
Your BLR to BSR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLR and BSR include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
Right now, $457 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,231. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BLR to BSR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BLR to BSR is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport.
Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71.17% of flights that depart Kempegowda International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Consider staying at Basrah International Airport Hotel after touching down from your Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from BSR and a good choice if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport to central Basra has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Basra based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to visit Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLR to BSR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen Basra. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Iraq, head for Najaf, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park are key highlights.
