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Connecting route · Turkiye → Iraq

Flights from Mersin to Basra

There are no direct flights from Mersin to Basra. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Erbil, about 5h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 24m
COVBSRIST

Mersin to Basra at a glance

Fastest journey5h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Erbil

Best ways to fly from Mersin to Basra

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
COV Istanbul (IST) BSR
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 58m
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COV Erbil (EBL) BSR
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways
Self-transfer likely ~5h 24m
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COV Beirut (BEY) BSR
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways
Self-transfer likely ~5h 27m
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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
1,385 km860 miles
Journey time
5h 24mestimate
Time difference
NoneBasra vs Mersin
Currency in Basra
USD
Airports
COV → BSR

Flights from Mersin to Basra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mersin to Basra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Erbil and Beirut. 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 Mersin to Basra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,385 km.
Where do you change planes between Mersin and Basra?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Erbil (EBL) and Beirut (BEY). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mersin and Basra?
Mersin: Çukurova International Airport (COV). Basra: Basra International Airport (BSR).

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