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Flights from London to Basra
There are no direct flights from London to Basra. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 8h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 13m
London to Basra at a glance
Fastest journey8h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman
Best ways to fly from London 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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LON Istanbul (IST) BSR
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
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LON Amman (AMM) BSR
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian
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
- 4,537 km2,817 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hBasra vs London
- Currency in Basra
- USD
- Airports
- LGW, LHR, STN → BSR
Flights from London to Basra: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London 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 London to Basra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,537 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Basra?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Doha (DOH) and Beirut (BEY). British Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Basra?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Basra: Basra International Airport (BSR).
What is the time difference between London and Basra?
Basra is 3 hours ahead of London.





