Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
The timezone in Basra is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Your KUL to BSR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and BSR:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
R 7,709 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 19,351. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KUL to BSR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KUL to BSR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the flights that depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Hop off your Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfy option within easy reach of BSR, stay at Basrah International Airport Hotel.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
Basra International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Basra. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Basra in April.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to visit Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to BSR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a visit to Baghdad will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Najaf is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra. No journey is complete without dropping by Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.
