Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Basra?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basra and London, Manchester, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Melbourne, Helsinki, Dublin, Calgary, Kochi, Baghdad, Rome, Madrid, Brussels, Islamabad, Sydney, Amman, Amsterdam, Boston, Belgrade, Munich.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila.

Question 3

What airports are near Basra?

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The main airport in Basra is Basra International. It is also served by Kuwait International, Basra International.

Question 4

Which airlines fly between Basra and Riyadh?

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Currently, you can fly between Basra and Riyadh with Royal Jordanian, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Question 5

When’s the best time to travel between Basra and Riyadh?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basra and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 6

What flights operate between Basra and Riyadh?

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Traveling between Basra and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 7

How many airports are there near Basra?

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There are a number of airports in and around Basra. The main one is Basra International and other nearby airports include Kuwait International, Basra International

Question 8

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basra and Riyadh depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Basra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 9

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basra and Riyadh arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 10

What time do flights between Basra and Riyadh depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Basra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do flights between Basra and Riyadh arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£163
Cheapest round-trip	£374
Average round-trip	£495
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Royal Jordanian

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Riyadh Metro (Line 6)	45-60 min	SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
SAPTCO Airport Bus	50-75 min	SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	economical option
Airport Taxi	25-45 min	SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber	25-45 min	SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Careem	25-45 min	SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Private Transfer	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers
Rental Car	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Royal Jordanian	RJA	RJ	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SVA	SV	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	20°C	9°C
February	23°C	12°C
March	28°C	16°C
April	33°C	21°C
May	38°C	26°C
June	42°C	28°C
July	43°C	29°C
August	42°C	29°C
September	39°C	26°C
October	34°C	21°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

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