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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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — EDI
22 May — 29 May1
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 April 2026.

Sun 22/1118:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Wed 25/1112:20
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/4£78
Mon 9/1111:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Fri 13/1114:45
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 20/4£80
Mon 2/1111:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Fri 6/1114:45
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 19/4£86
Thu 4/616:05
BSL
-
EDI
1 stop5h 55m
Ryanair
Thu 11/607:25
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop7h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 20/4£91
Wed 11/1110:25
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Mon 16/1113:05
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 18/4£94
Mon 8/616:05
BSL
-
EDI
1 stop8h 15m
Ryanair
Thu 11/607:25
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop7h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 17/4£95
Thu 11/616:05
BSL
-
EDI
1 stop5h 55m
Ryanair
Mon 15/606:10
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop8h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 19/4£96
Sun 22/1118:05
BSL
-
EDI
Nonstop2h 20m
easyJet
Sun 29/1119:55
EDI
-
BSL
Nonstop2h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 19/4£98
Mon 1/616:05
BSL
-
EDI
1 stop8h 15m
Ryanair
Mon 8/606:10
EDI
-
BSL
1 stop8h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 17/4£98
Thu 11/616:05
BSL
-
EDI
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/620:05
EDI
-
BSL
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£106

Find flight deals from Basel to Edinburgh

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£91

One-way from

£42

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£206
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 4/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 10m total
  • Basel to Edinburgh
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  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Basel to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Basel to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2026.
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BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 15/6

11:45-13:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

09:55-13:00

Nonstop2h 05m

£121

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 17/7

21:20-22:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/7

13:55-17:05

Nonstop2h 10m

£198

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/8

19:10-22:10

1 stop4h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/8

18:05-10:55

1 stop15h 50m

£206

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 29/7

11:50-16:30

1 stop5h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

21:15-18:55

1 stop20h 40m

£206

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/8

21:35-08:25

1 stop11h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/8

20:30-23:05

1 stop25h 35m

£206

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 10/10

11:55-19:45

1 stop8h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

20:20-11:15

1 stop13h 55m

£206

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/7

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/7

17:45-20:45

Nonstop2h 00m

£210

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/7

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/7

19:35-22:35

Nonstop2h 00m

£214

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 11/8

08:15-17:35

1 stop10h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/8

21:15-18:55

1 stop20h 40m

£218

BaselEdinburgh

BSL - EDI

BSLEDI

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/8

17:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/8

16:35-19:35

Nonstop2h 00m

£229

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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 17 April 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh (average of £28). Flying from Basel to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £87). 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.

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

How often are flights from Basel to Edinburgh delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Basel and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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 Monday 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 10% 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 15m. Fly via easyJet or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 740 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Edinburgh (average of £28). Flying from Basel to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £87). 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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