Flights to Basel

A flight from London Heathrow, London Gatwick or London City airports to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg takes around one hour and 40 minutes.  

You can often find cheaper flights to Basel during the autumn months when the weather is colder and there are fewer seasonal events. Use our low fare finder to find the cheapest time to visit. 

If you’re travelling on a budget, there are plenty of ways to see the best of what Basel has to offer. Choose public transport instead of taxis to get around the city for less and enjoy outdoor activities like cold water swimming in the Rhine or the walking trails around the city’s green periphery. Take advantage of free entry days on the first Sunday of every month at Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel Historical Museum and Museum Tinguely. 

Once you touch down at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, you’re an 18-minute drive from the city centre, and taxis can easily be found outside Arrivals. The cheapest way to travel is by taking the bus that departs from outside the airport terminal every day. 

  You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Basel has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points every rental.   

Once you’ve ticked off the long list of world-class museums on offer in Basel, it’s easy to enjoy days on the River Rhine sampling local treats such as Basler Läckerli, a traditional hard spice biscuit, or fondue. Basel’s beautiful parks and gardens provide a serene escape from city noise, especially in summer. Visit the Botanical Garden of the University of Basel or Elisabethenanlage – both are free to access. 

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Switzerland. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to on our visa information page.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.   

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.