How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Basel?

easyJet can get you from Edinburgh to Basel in just under 2h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Edinburgh and Basel are separated by a distance of 740 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Basel round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Basel round-trip from £63. This flight start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Basel ranges from 49.0 - 87.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Basel when rainfall is around 49.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Basel, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Basel is generally £143, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £99. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Basel EuroAirport Swiss), you can expect to pay £97 for that flight.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Basel that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Basel flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Basel.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Basel by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	£95
One-way from	£45
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£171
Good round-trip deal	£146 or less
Good one-way deal	£118 or less

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21h 00m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).

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£82

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07:10-15:45

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Basel?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Basel (average of £74). Flying from Edinburgh to Basel in April is currently the most expensive (average of £230). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to EAP?

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Basel at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Basel?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Basel flights typically cost between £131 and £208 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on Ryanair (19 Nov–23 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Basel on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £180.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Basel?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with easyJet from Edinburgh to Basel by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Regina,Sept 2026

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I didn’t have food or entertainment. Everything was greay

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Excellent

Regina,Sept 2026

LGW - BOD

I didn’t have food or entertainment. Everything was greay

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Basel?
easyJet can get you from Edinburgh to Basel in just under 2h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Edinburgh and Basel are separated by a distance of 740 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Basel round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Basel round-trip from £63. This flight start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Basel?
While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Basel is generally £143, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £99. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Basel EuroAirport Swiss), you can expect to pay £97 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Basel that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Basel flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Basel?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Basel.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Basel?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Basel by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Basel?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Basel (average of £74). Flying from Edinburgh to Basel in April is currently the most expensive (average of £230). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Basel. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 October 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Basel at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Basel?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Basel flights typically cost between £131 and £208 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on Ryanair (19 Nov–23 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Basel chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Basel on Cheapflights.

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Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Basel, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £180.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Basel?

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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Basel?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Basel, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

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Edinburgh to Basel flights typically cost between £131 and £208 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on Ryanair (19 Nov–23 Nov).