Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
The timezone in Basra is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to catch your LGW to BSR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BSR:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
ر.ق. 1,338 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 2,343. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to BSR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
After your London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport flight has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Basrah International Airport Hotel is a convenient option within easy reach of BSR.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Basra. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Basra in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to visit Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC and 49ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to BSR in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra, Najaf is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.
