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Flights from Athens to Basra
There are no direct flights from Athens to Basra. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 5h 45m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 32m
Athens to Basra at a glance
Fastest journey5h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman
Best ways to fly from Athens to Basra
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATH Istanbul (IST) BSR
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
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ATH Amman (AMM) BSR
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian
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ATH Beirut (BEY) BSR
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,352 km1,461 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hBasra vs Athens
- Currency in Basra
- USD
- Airports
- ATH → BSR
Flights from Athens to Basra: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Basra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Basra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,352 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Basra?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Doha (DOH) and Beirut (BEY). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Basra?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Basra: Basra International Airport (BSR).
What is the time difference between Athens and Basra?
Basra is 1 hour ahead of Athens.





