Can I fly direct from Basel to Frankfurt?

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt are available, making up approximately 13.7% of all observed flights. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Basel to Frankfurt?

The typical direct flight from Basel to Frankfurt has a duration of 1 hour and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 281 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 6 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel duration between direct and connecting options.

How much do direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt have been more expensive than connecting flights, with a median price of $366. This represents a premium of approximately 54% compared to connecting flights, which had a median price of $237. Direct flights constituted about 14.1% of the observed flights over a 90-day period.

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Basel to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

When looking for cheap flights from Basel to Frankfurt, you'll find that January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $140. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median fare of $231, and June, where the median fare is $236. These figures can help you plan your travel to secure better prices.

Fares for flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically range from $189 to $284, with a median price of $232. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 38% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals appear regularly for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Basel to Frankfurt, including connections, takes about 7h 25m. This duration reflects the common need for connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries are not direct. When planning your trip, factor in this total travel time.

The distance between Basel and Frankfurt is approximately 281 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief journey, though the typical flight time includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Basel to Frankfurt

Regular price: CHF 160 - CHF 352

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically range from 160 CHF to 352 CHF. The current lowest deal is 70 CHF with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 20.

now CHF 70

Low CHF 160

High CHF 352

The cheapest time to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Flights from EAP to FRA are generally lower from January to July. The cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of $140. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $305.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 140

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 305

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Basel to Frankfurt

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 384

CHF 269

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 321

CHF 213

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 386

CHF 219

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

CHF 343

CHF 240

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 372

CHF 242

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

CHF 337

CHF 259

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

CHF 261 → CHF 113

57%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

CHF 259 → CHF 114

56%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

CHF 306 → CHF 165

46%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CHF 248 → CHF 114

54%

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Basel - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Basel to Frankfurt are below the typical level at $70.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Frankfurt, with a median price of $140.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 25m

Connecting flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically average 7 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa offers direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Basel to Frankfurt appear regularly, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Basel main airports to depart from

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a good option for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR (MLH)

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR is an alternative for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport offers excellent high-speed rail connections, making it a strong alternative to Frankfurt.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Basel to Frankfurt is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $245. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $281, while booking 7-13 days out had an average of $275. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $288, and those made 60+ days out were around $269.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Basel to Frankfurt was considered to be $189 or less. The median price observed for this route was $232. Approximately 75% of prices fell below $284. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Frankfurt, with a median price of $140. July and June also showed relatively lower median prices, at $231 and $236 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $232, based on data over a 270-day period.

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Basel to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Basel to Frankfurt

Regular price: CHF 160 - CHF 352

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically range from 160 CHF to 352 CHF. The current lowest deal is 70 CHF with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 20.

now CHF 70

Low CHF 160

High CHF 352

The cheapest time to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Flights from EAP to FRA are generally lower from January to July. The cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of $140. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $305.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 140

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 305

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Basel to Frankfurt

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 384

CHF 269

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 321

CHF 213

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 386

CHF 219

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

CHF 343

CHF 240

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (FRA)

easyJet UK

CHF 372

CHF 242

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BSL - Frankfurt

Basel (BSL) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

CHF 337

CHF 259

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

CHF 261 → CHF 113

57%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

CHF 259 → CHF 114

56%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

CHF 306 → CHF 165

46%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CHF 248 → CHF 114

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Basel - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Basel to Frankfurt are below the typical level at $70.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Frankfurt, with a median price of $140.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 25m

Connecting flights from Basel to Frankfurt typically average 7 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa offers direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Basel to Frankfurt appear regularly, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Basel main airports to depart from

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a good option for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR (MLH)

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR is an alternative for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Basel to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport offers excellent high-speed rail connections, making it a strong alternative to Frankfurt.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from Basel to Frankfurt

Basel to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Basel to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Basel to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Basel - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 7h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Basel main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Sep 02

Sep 03

Sep 02

Sep 16

Sep 08

Sep 17

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Sep 02

Sep 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How far in advance should I book a flight from Basel to Frankfurt?

How much should a flight from Basel to Frankfurt cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Basel to Frankfurt?

Can I fly direct from Basel to Frankfurt?

What's the flight time from Basel to Frankfurt?

How much do direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt cost compared to connecting flights?

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More routes from Basel

Flights to Frankfurt from other cities

Basel to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Basel to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Basel to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Basel to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Basel to Frankfurt

Basel - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 7h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Basel main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Sep 02

Sep 03

Sep 02

Sep 16

Sep 08

Sep 17

Sep 16

Sep 02

Sep 03

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Sep 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How far in advance should I book a flight from Basel to Frankfurt?

How much should a flight from Basel to Frankfurt cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Basel to Frankfurt?