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Quick Flight Summary from Basrah to Manchester

  • Lowest recent price
    £367
  • Direct flight duration 11 hour 10 min
  • Arrival airports MAN / QQM
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    £389

Cheapest flights from Basrah to Manchester

Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
19 Nov, Thu
Basrah – Manchester
11h 10m
1 stop
BSR–MAN

Last update: 22 October 2026 04:03

Estimated Prices for Basrah to Manchester Flights

Cheapest Day19 November Thursday
Best Price
£367
Average Price
£367
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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 Manchester City Center from Airport

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Tram

There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.

Manchester Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Thursday
22 Oct
Rain
11°7°
Friday
23 Oct
Rain
11°8°
Saturday
24 Oct
Rain
14°8°
Sunday
25 Oct
Clear
11°9°
Monday
26 Oct
Rain
17°8°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Basrah-Manchester flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Basrah-Manchester flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Basrah-Manchester flights, you can use Basrah Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly station Railway Station for arrival.
The flight distance between Basrah-Manchester is 4727 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Basrah-Manchester flights is Sunday.
Qatar Airways, Emirates organizes direct flights between Basrah-Manchester.
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 £348.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Emirates
£612
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
Royal Jordanian
£390
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
Qatar Airways
£348
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

Last update: 22.10.2026

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