Traveling from Brussels to Basra International Airport (BSR): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Brussels. Explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport (BSR).
Basra International Airport is located in Basra. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Brussels.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Brussels to BSR.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to BSR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Traveling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Brussels Airport:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport with a stop at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). One of the main stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and BSR, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 35 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to BSR flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71.71%.
About Basra International Airport (BSR)
Arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from BSR at Basrah International Airport Hotel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Basra International Airport (BSR)
At the moment, $177 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Basra International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $497. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Brussels to BSR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Brussels to Basra International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Brussels to BSR.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Basra International Airport (BSR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport (BSR). August is the peak month for travel to Basra. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Basra is July, with temperatures ranging between 88ºF and 120ºF. Lock in your Brussels to BSR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Basra International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 45ºF and 70ºF.
More about Basra
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Basra right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Brussels to Basra International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Basra when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Ibn al-Haytham Gardens followed by Al Zahraa Mosque and Mosque and Holy shrine of Imam Reza.
Explore more of Iraq
Nasiriyah is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Basra. Around 90 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Mrs. Landa Mosque, Mosque of Imam Hassan (peace be upon him) and Nasiriyah Museum.
Time for another stop? Head onward to Ash Shaţrah. It's roughly 110 miles north-west of Basra and home to highlights like Imam Hussein Mosque p.
