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Cheap flights from Basel to Edinburgh from £42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — EDI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Basel to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Wed 18/310:25
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Wed 25/312:20
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£66
Fri 30/1012:40
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Wed 4/1112:20
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£71
Wed 18/310:25
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Sun 22/319:55
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£76
Mon 23/311:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Fri 27/314:45
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£77
Sun 14/617:40
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Fri 19/609:55
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 05m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£80
Mon 23/311:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/307:45
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£81
Mon 2/311:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Sat 7/306:15
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop5h 05m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£84
Mon 9/211:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Wed 11/212:20
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/1£88

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (EAP) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£66

One-way from

£42

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£136

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£50 or less
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  • 18/3-25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Basel to Edinburgh
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  • easyJet
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Basel to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 21/6

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/6

17:45-20:45

Nonstop2h 00m

£89

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 13/3

21:35-07:50

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

19:55-22:55

Nonstop2h 00m

£118

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 6/3

21:35-07:50

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

14:45-17:45

Nonstop2h 00m

£121

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 7/6

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

06:00-09:55

1 stop26h 55m

£127

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 27/3

12:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/3

13:55-17:05

Nonstop2h 10m

£127

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 25/6

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/7

13:55-17:05

Nonstop2h 10m

£133

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 7/6

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/6

09:55-13:00

Nonstop2h 05m

£139

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/6

14:45-19:55

1 stop6h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/6

20:35-15:45

1 stop18h 10m

£148

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 8/3

18:05-19:25

Nonstop2h 20m

£42

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 26/6

21:20-22:40

Nonstop2h 20m

£42

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Best time to book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Basel to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Basel to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Basel to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh (average of £62). Flying from Basel to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £158). 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 EAP to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Basel to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

When flying from Basel to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

How often are flights from Basel to Edinburgh delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Basel and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Basel to Edinburgh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Basel to Edinburgh flights?

Over the past year, easyJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Basel to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from Basel to Edinburgh in 2h 20m. Fly via easyJet to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 740 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Basel to Edinburgh?

    The cheapest flight price from Basel to Edinburgh is £50. On average you can expect to pay £53. The most popular route, (Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Edinburgh Turnhouse), can usually be booked for £66.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to Edinburgh 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 Basel to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh (average of £62). Flying from Basel to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £158). 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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