Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 1,250 miles (2,011 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baghdad, Erbil and Beirut and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BSR to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
BSR to SAW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIA
- Via Erbil (EBL)Iraqi Airways, then Pegasus and AJetIA
- Via Beirut (BEY)Iraqi Airways, then Pegasus and AJetIA
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian, then Jordan Aviation and Pegasus
R5 - Via Cairo (CAI)Iraqi Airways, then Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt and 3 moreIANPE5SM+2
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
BSR to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BSR to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Basra (BSR) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Basra from Istanbul by plane?
Basra (BSR) and Istanbul (SAW) are 1,250 miles (2,011 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BSR to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BSR to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Basra and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Beirut (BEY), Amman (AMM) and Cairo (CAI). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iraqi Airways through Baghdad.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.