Can I fly direct from London to Basel?

Direct flights from London to Basel are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 8.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should consider this when planning their trip.

How many hours is the flight from London to Basel?

A direct flight from London to Basel typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 707 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 7 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from London to Basel come up?

Historically, cheap flights from London to Basel come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent opportunities for finding good value fares. Travelers looking for budget-friendly options can expect to see such deals appear regularly across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-03 – 2026-10-19
LON - Basel
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London to Basel: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Basel

A typical journey from London to Basel takes about 8h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a direct flight. Travelers should account for this when planning their trip.

For those seeking cheap flights from London to Basel, fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $162–$632, with a median of $361. Currently, only 8% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that while current prices are lower than usual, finding an exceptionally cheap fare might require some flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from London to Basel is typically in December, with a median fare of $67. Other affordable months include November, where the median fare is $83, and February, with a median of $101. Planning your travel during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Basel involve connections, with only 8.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting flights, travelers can expect a typical number of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct flights from London to Basel are less common, and travelers should prepare for longer journey times with layovers.

The route from London to Basel covers a distance of 739 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This distance typically translates to shorter flight times, although the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route extends the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from London to Basel

Regular price: £75 - £279

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Basel is between 75 GBP and 279 GBP. The current lowest deal is 35 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 9-Nov 16.

now £35

Low £75

High £279

The cheapest time to fly from London to Basel

Flights from LON to EAP are generally lower from January to December. The cheapest month to fly is December, with a median price of $67. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $270.

December

Cheapest

Flights from £67

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £270

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Basel

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Basel

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Ryanair

£274

£91

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£262

£97

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Basel

London (LGW) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

£244

£120

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£253

£127

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£258

£132

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Ryanair

£274

£70

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

£322 → £82

74%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£324 → £94

71%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

£305 → £95

69%

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

£285 → £80

72%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Basel

London - Basel route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Basel are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December ($67) and November ($83) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 8h 30m

The median flight duration for this route is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 91.6% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an available airline offering direct flights from London to Basel.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from London to Basel are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Basel, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick offers flights to Basel, providing another convenient option for your departure.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Basel, providing a major hub option for your departure.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£98

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Basel, providing a close-to-city option for your departure.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£165

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Basel, providing an alternative option for your departure.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£77

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Basel, providing another option for your departure.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£61

Basel main airports to arrive at

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Basel.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Airports nearby Basel used as alternative

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Airport is a premier alternative with excellent rail connections, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Basel (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~£65

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Basel

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Basel, Switzerland

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$1,210

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Sep 30

Basel, Switzerland

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$1,330

$689

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 05

Basel, Switzerland

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$1,283

$674

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KLM

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 12

Basel, Switzerland

79% AI deal score

$1,100

$620

Save $480

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 10

Basel, Switzerland

79% AI deal score

$1,105

$620

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From LGW

Elite

Oct 02

Basel, Switzerland

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$1,184

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Basel

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Basel is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $190. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $277. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $321. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Basel is considered to be $162 or less. The median price observed for this route was $361. Fares around the $162 mark represent prices at the 25th percentile of all observed fares. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $632, indicating significantly higher costs for those bookings.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from London to Basel, with a median price of $67. November also offers competitive fares, showing a median price of $83. February has also been observed as a relatively inexpensive month, with a median price of $101. These months typically offer prices well below the annual median of $361.

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London to Basel: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Basel

How much is a round trip from London to Basel

Regular price: £75 - £279

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Basel is between 75 GBP and 279 GBP. The current lowest deal is 35 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 9-Nov 16.

now £35

Low £75

High £279

The cheapest time to fly from London to Basel

December

Cheapest

Flights from £67

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £270

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Basel

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Basel

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Ryanair

£274

£91

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£262

£97

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Basel

London (LGW) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

£244

£120

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£253

£127

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Jet2.com

£258

£132

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Basel

London (STN) - Basel (BSL)

Ryanair

£274

£70

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

£322 → £82

74%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£324 → £94

71%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

£305 → £95

69%

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

£285 → £80

72%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Basel

London - Basel route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Basel are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December ($67) and November ($83) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 8h 30m

The median flight duration for this route is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 91.6% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an available airline offering direct flights from London to Basel.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from London to Basel are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Basel, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick offers flights to Basel, providing another convenient option for your departure.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Basel, providing a major hub option for your departure.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£98

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Basel, providing a close-to-city option for your departure.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£165

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Basel, providing an alternative option for your departure.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£77

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Basel, providing another option for your departure.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£61

Basel main airports to arrive at

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Basel.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£35

Airports nearby Basel used as alternative

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Airport is a premier alternative with excellent rail connections, offering extensive global connectivity.

Basel, Switzerland

79% AI deal score

$1,184

$657

Save $527

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Basel

Cheap Flights from London to Basel

Today’s best flight deals from London to Basel

London to Basel: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Basel

How much is a round trip from London to Basel

The cheapest time to fly from London to Basel

Direct flights from London to Basel

Last-minute flights going from London to Basel

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Basel

London - Basel route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Expect a median flight time of 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Basel main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Basel used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Basel

Best Elite deals to Basel

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Oct 30

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Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Basel

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

What's a cheap fare from London to Basel?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Basel?

Can I fly direct from London to Basel?

How many hours is the flight from London to Basel?

How often do cheap flights from London to Basel come up?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Basel from other cities

London to Basel: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Basel

How much is a round trip from London to Basel

The cheapest time to fly from London to Basel

Direct flights from London to Basel

Last-minute flights going from London to Basel

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Basel

London - Basel route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Expect a median flight time of 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Basel main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Basel used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Basel

Best Elite deals to Basel

Oct 09

Sep 28

Oct 30

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Sep 30

Dec 05

Nov 12

Nov 10

Oct 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Basel

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

What's a cheap fare from London to Basel?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Basel?