Cheap flights from Manchester to Basra

The journey is more expensive during the winter holidays in December, while October and November see moderate demand as the year closes out. You will find lower prices starting in January, with costs reaching their minimum in February for tickets on this route. Prices remain available through March if you plan a spring departure from Manchester International.

You have a choice of ten carriers offering connections, ranging from budget operators like Pegasus and Emerald Airlines to full-service networks such as Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus, Royal Jordanian, and Egyptair. These airlines operate via various hubs outside the United Kingdom, so your travel time depends on how long you wait for your connection between Manchester International and Basra International. Fares from budget options typically exclude checked baggage, while full-service tickets usually include seats and meals during the flight.

Landing late in the day at Basra International means you should check transport availability before your flight arrives, as options into the city centre may be limited after dark. The airport sits on the outskirts of Basra, and passengers usually rely on local taxis or pre-arranged pickups to reach their final destination. You can plan your ground travel around the time your connecting flight touches down at this single terminal.

Currency

IQD (ID)

Power sockets

Type C, G · 230 V

Language

Kurdish language, Arabic

Emergency number

104, 115, 122

Driving side

right

Calling code

+964

Internet domain

.iq

Population of Basra

1.3 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Baghdad)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check you fly from Manchester International since it is the only departure airport for this route
• Confirm baggage rules with your airline as budget carriers often charge extra for bags on flights to Basra International
• Allow time between connections because every carrier requires a stopover between Manchester and Basra International
• Verify entry requirements for Iraq before booking, as visa regulations apply to travellers flying from Manchester to Basra International
• Compare monthly prices across airlines since February offers lower costs while December is the expensive stretch of the year