Basra to Istanbul BSR → IST, SAW
Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $569 with Royal Jordanian, 2 Nov – 29 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $419 with Royal Jordanian, 2 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $547 to $573.
Cheapest return found recently
$569
2 Nov – 29 Nov · Royal Jordanian
Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 5:30 a.m. · Return leaves 10:10 p.m. · 21 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$569 2 Nov – 29 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$490 22 Nov – 1 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $490 to $572.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 23 Oct to 18 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 27-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 2 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct – 3 Nov | $541 | Royal Jordanian | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Oct – 3 Nov | $566 | Iraqi Airways | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Nov – 28 Nov | $574 | Royal Jordanian | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Nov – 29 Nov | $569 | Royal Jordanian | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 1 Dec | $490 | Royal Jordanian | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $669 | Qatar Airways | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $490.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Royal Jordanian, Iraqi Airways, Qatar Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $380 to $496.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$419
2 Nov · Royal Jordanian
Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 5:30 a.m. · 7 h 35 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$419 2 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$263 24 Octfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $174 to $368.
At $419, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 24 Oct to 5 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 2 Nov, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | $263 | Iraqi Airways | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Nov | $419 | Royal Jordanian | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 3 Nov | $487 | Qatar Airways | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 5 Nov | $524 | Qatar Airways | Basra International Airport (BSR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $263.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways, Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Premium cabin fares from Basra to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 2 Nov – 29 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Basra to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (18 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $550 | $537 | +2% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $537 | $537 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $667 | $490 | +24% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $587 | $587 | +9% | 10 |
| 180+ days | $572 | $572 | +7% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $259 | $187 | +5% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $255 | $174 | +3% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $288 | $174 | +17% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $332 | $332 | +34% | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $299 | $299 | +21% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $247 | $247 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 180+ days | $247 | $247 | +0% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Kuwait City → Istanbul
129 km from Basra
$155
$414 less than flying from Basra
22 Oct – 1 Nov · KWI → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Kuwait City → Istanbul
129 km from Basra
$93
$326 less than flying from Basra
24 Oct · KWI → IST · stops unknown
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Nov – 29 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work