Flying from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your next adventure. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct London to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Basel is one hour ahead of London. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 25 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to BSL is with British Airways at 8:15pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BSL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss with British Airways. This popular airline offers services from LHR.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and BSL is British Airways.
British Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
easyJet offers direct flights from London to BSL out of LGW. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in one go.
easyJet has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to BSL route.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to BSL flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss can be booked from here.
You can fly out of STN with Ryanair UK. This trusted airline offers direct London to BSL plane tickets.
Ryanair UK is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to BSL.
With a reliable 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to EuroAirport Swiss flight:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you have a late flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
18 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to EuroAirport Swiss. Return flights start from 47 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from London to BSL, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap London to EuroAirport Swiss tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is when most people book flights from London to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Plan your visit to Basel in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your London to BSL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Basel
Once you've booked your flight from London to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Basel:
Your trip to Basel should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel, Lugano is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
