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Quick Flight Summary from Basrah to Edinburgh

Lowest recent price
£827
Direct flight duration 31 hour
Arrival airports EDI / ZXE
Best days to book Friday, Sunday
Average over the last 30 days
£470

Cheapest flights from Basrah to Edinburgh

Shortest Flight

Emirates

25 Oct, Sun

Basrah – Edinburgh

1d 7h

1 stop

BSR–EDI

£827

Last update: 14 October 2026 23:06

Estimated Prices for Basrah to Edinburgh Flights

Cheapest Day25 October Sunday

Best Price

£827

Average Price

£827

25Sun

Oct

Key Features of the Airlines

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Turkey's LCC Leader
Digital-First Airline
Wide Turkish Network

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Transportation to Airport from Basrah City Center

Basrah Intl. Airport

If you know someone in Basra, ask for their help first to go to the airport. If you need to arrange your transportation yourself, you can take the taxi or use the airport shuttles. Basra does not have a means of public transportation to get the airport. The hotels also do not provide airport shuttle service.

Taxi

Almost everyone who has a car in the city can offer taxi services, so you will not have trouble finding a taxi. But you should not forget that especially the foreigners are charged very high fares. You should negotiate the price with the driver beforehand. You can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. In normal traffic conditions, you will arrive at the airport within half an hour.

Shuttle

As the airport shuttle services only serve according to the flight hours, you should definitely know the flight time in advance. Your hotel can help you with this.

Airport Information

Basra Airport is the second largest airport in Iraq. It is at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city center of Basra. There is no internet connection at the airport but there is a café and a duty free shop. When scheduling your arrival to the airport, you should keep in mind that security checks at the airport can take a long time.

Transportation to Edinburgh City Center from Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is an international airport serving the city, located 12 km away. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, tram, or Airlink. You can also rent a car from the airport to get to the city center.

Airlink Buses

The best way to get to the city center from the airport is by taking an Airlink bus. Airlink buses run very frequently and provide easy and affordable transportation to the city. The total trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.

Tram

The tram is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. The tram stop is located at the airport and provides transportation York Place Station, located in the city center. The total trip to the city from the airport by tram takes about 35 minutes.

Taxi

A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 25 minutes. Taxis are available at the ground level across from the main terminal building. However, taking a taxi can be quite expensive so it isn’t a highly preferred method of transportation.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Europcar, National, and Avis. Edinburgh is a city that is notorious for its natural beauty and history. Renting a car and driving to the city is easy and picturesque.

Edinburgh Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Thursday

22 Oct

Rain

10°6°

Friday

23 Oct

Rain

8°5°

Saturday

24 Oct

Clear

13°4°

Sunday

25 Oct

Clear

9°7°

Monday

26 Oct

Rain

16°6°

More Information About Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Basrah-Edinburgh flights?

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Which airports can I use for Basrah-Edinburgh flights?

For Basrah-Edinburgh flights, you can use Basrah Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Basrah-Edinburgh and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Basrah-Edinburgh is 4848 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour.

Which day is the most convenient for Basrah-Edinburgh flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Basrah-Edinburgh flights is Tuesday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Basrah-Edinburgh?

Emirates, Qatar Airways organizes direct flights between Basrah-Edinburgh.

Basrah-Edinburgh: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Qatar Airways starts from approximately £547.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Emirates	£804	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Qatar Airways	£547	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments