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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Edinburgh to Basel were £124 for one-way flights and £183 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Basel & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
EDI
Destination airport IATA code
ZRH
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£183
Average flight time
2 hours 15 mins

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Basel ZRH Flight Information

Traveling From
Edinburgh
Origin Airport IATA Code
GLA
Traveling To
Basel
Destination Airport IATA Code
EAP
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Eurowings, British Airways, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa
Distance
1248 km
Direct Flight Time
4 15
Flight Price
£183

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Basel?
Desperate to escape the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life for a while? Or maybe take off on a romantic getaway? Whatever your motivation for travelling to Basel, easyJet can get you there with direct flights from EDI to EuroAirport.
How long is a direct flight from Edinburgh to Basel?
Covering a distance of 740 miles, the journey takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. Think about picking a seat with extra legroom on your Edinburgh to Basel flight if you’d like to travel a bit more comfortably.
What are the best airports for Edinburgh to Basel flights?
If you’re searching for an airfare from Edinburgh to Basel, there are a couple of ways to get there. These are the most frequently flown routes:

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to BSL - 92 flights per week
  • Glasgow Intl. Airport (GLA) to Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 54 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Basel?
Top-notch service, spacious seats and reliability are some factors that differentiate one airline from another. While you’ll find several airlines advertising flights from Edinburgh to Basel, here are a few of the best:

  • EasyJet with 238 flights every month.
  • KLM with 121 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 73 flights every month.
  • British Airways with 60 flights every month.
  • Air France with 47 flights every month.
  • Wizz Air with 26 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Edinburgh to Basel?
You’ve got a great deal of choice when it comes to travelling from Edinburgh to Basel. With around 13 flights running every day, the time to go is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Basel, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Edinburgh to Basel is May. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £183 and can rise to £248 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Edinburgh to Basel  

Every day between Edinburgh and Basel, 2 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Swiss, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 4hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1248 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Edinburgh to Basel — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Edinburgh to Basel to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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4 out of 5
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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.