There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Damascus by plane or car
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Fly to Damascus International Airport
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane BSR - DAM
6h 25m$326–847Drive 1,346.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Damascuscar 1,346.1 km
14h 6m$203–293Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane BSR - BEY
- Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar
6h 29m$227–381
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Damascus is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Damascus is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $320 - $850.
The distance between Basra and Damascus is 1142 km. The road distance is 1346.1 km.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Basra to Damascus, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Damascus is 1346 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Basra to Damascus.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Damascus, Syria?
Royal Jordanian flies from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) 4 times a week.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Damascus International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Basra International Airport to Beirut International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
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