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Connecting route · Iraq → Greece

Flights from Basra to Athens

There are no direct flights from Basra to Athens. 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
BSRATHIST

Basra to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey5h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from Basra to Athens

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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BSR Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~5h 45m
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BSR Amman (AMM) ATH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~5h 32m
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BSR Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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BSR Beirut (BEY) ATH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
Self-transfer likely ~6h 26m
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BSR Baghdad (BGW) ATH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 27m
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BSR Erbil (EBL) ATH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 38m
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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
-1hAthens vs Basra
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
BSR → ATH

Flights from Basra to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basra to Athens?
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 Basra to Athens?
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 Basra and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Doha (DOH) and Beirut (BEY). Iraqi Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basra and Athens?
Basra: Basra International Airport (BSR). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Basra and Athens?
Athens is 1 hour behind Basra.

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