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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Basra

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Basra Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM3,148. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Basra.RM1,458 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,458, select.
Basra.RM1,838 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,838, select.
Basra.RM1,865 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,865, select.
Basra.RM1,879 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,879, select.
Basra.RM1,976 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,976, select.
Basra.RM2,011 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,011, select.
Basra.RM2,440 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,440, select.
Basra.RM3,499 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Basra.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,499, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Basra

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Basra flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from RM3,499
Jun
from RM1,865
Jul
from RM2,011
Aug
from RM1,976
Sep
from RM1,879
Oct
from RM1,458
Nov
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Dec
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Jan
from RM2,440
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Mar
from RM1,838
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London Gatwick to Basra: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Basra below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Basra.

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London to Basra: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM1,458
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Basra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Basra is RM2,543. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Basra. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM2,543.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Basra.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Basra is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Basra Airport on Thursday, 25 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Basra Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Basra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Basra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Basra.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Basra is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.

  • Leave enough time to catch your LGW to BSR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BSR:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • RM1,458 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,543. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to BSR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Landing cheap flights from LGW to BSR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • After your London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport flight has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Basrah International Airport Hotel is a convenient option within easy reach of BSR.

Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra

  • Basra International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Basra. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Basra in April.

  • Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you want to visit Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to BSR in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Basra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Basra, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.

  • Around 370 kilometres north-west of Basra, Najaf is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park.

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