Flying from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's major terminals.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Basel is one hour ahead of London. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 8:15pm. Go for the first LHR to BSL departure operated by British Airways at 7:30am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to BSL. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) leave from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss with British Airways. This leading airline operates services from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to BSL.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.09% of its services arriving as scheduled.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from London to BSL with easyJet. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
EasyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to BSL.
Choose easyJet if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and EuroAirport Swiss arrive as scheduled 83.64% of the time.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready to board and go from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss can be booked from here.
Fly out of STN with Ryanair UK. This trusted airline offers direct London to BSL plane tickets.
Ryanair UK Ltd ranks first in bookings for flights from STN to BSL.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
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Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, $40 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is $80. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BSL.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to EuroAirport Swiss ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Basel. September is when most people book flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to BSL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to EuroAirport Swiss in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC.
More about Basel
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Your Basel trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres southwest of Basel, a trip to Lausanne will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Lugano is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Basel. No trip is complete without visiting Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.






