Cheap flights from Basra to Istanbul from £119

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Direct
Fri, Sep 4
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£119
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Direct
Wed, Sep 2
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£130
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 6
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£224
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1 stop
Fri, Sep 4
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£251
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1 stop
Thu, Sep 3
Basra BSRIstanbul IST

£292
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1 stop
Wed, Sep 2
Basra BSRIstanbul IST

£292
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Direct
Fri, Sep 4 – Wed, Sep 9
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£244
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Direct
Fri, Sep 4 – Mon, Sep 7
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£252
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Direct
Wed, Sep 2 – Fri, Sep 4
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£268
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 6 – Fri, Sep 11
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£366
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Direct
Wed, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 7
Basra BSRIstanbul SAW

£376
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1 stop
Thu, Sep 3 – Mon, Sep 7
Basra BSRIstanbul IST

£423
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Basra International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
330
Flight distance
2012 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Basra to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Basra to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
PegasusPGTPCNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
8 Aug
31°C24°C
15 Aug
28°C23°C
Sunday
9 Aug
29°C24°C
16 Aug
28°C23°C
Monday
10 Aug
31°C24°C
17 Aug
30°C22°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
30°C23°C
18 Aug
30°C23°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
30°C23°C
19 Aug
32°C23°C
Thursday
13 Aug
30°C25°C
20 Aug
30°C23°C
Friday
14 Aug
28°C23°C
21 Aug
30°C20°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Basra and Istanbul is 2012 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Pegasus. Basra and Istanbul have 330 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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