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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Basra? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Basra.R 3,869 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,869, select.
Basra.R 4,055 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,055, select.
Basra.R 4,562 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,562, select.
Basra.R 4,712 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,712, select.
Basra.R 9,990 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,990, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Basra flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Edinburgh to Basra: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Basra below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Basra.

Edinburgh to Basra: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,869
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Basra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Basra is R 7,081. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Basra. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,081.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Basra.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Basra is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Basra Airport on Sunday, 5 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Basra Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Basra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Basra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Basra.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know

  • Basra is three hours ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your EDI to BSR flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between EDI and BSR:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport flight is R 3,869. A return ticket is currently R 7,081. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to BSR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to BSR.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • Get off your Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from BSR, unpack your bags at Basrah International Airport Hotel.

Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra

  • From Basra International Airport, Basra is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Basra. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to explore Basra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BSR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Iraq

  • You've visited Basra, now it's time to discover other parts of Iraq. Travel about 451 kilometres north-west to Baghdad to check off its popular sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Najaf is another sought-after destination in Iraq and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. No journey is complete without experiencing Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.

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