Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
The timezone in Basra is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HEL to BSR flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and BSR include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
Right now, R 3,220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,172. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to BSR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to BSR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Get off your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option a short journey from BSR, head for Basrah International Airport Hotel.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport to the centre of Basra has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Basra. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Basra International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Basra, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 49ºC (120ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BSR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Basra, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Journey around 451 kilometres north-west to Baghdad to tick off its leading sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of Iraq, consider Najaf, about 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park are key highlights.