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Among airlines operating Basel to London flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Basel and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flights from Basel to London usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €91 return via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK), compared with €144 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €12–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Basel to London most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 2% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Basel to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €137 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €163, a difference of €27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Basel to London route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Basel to London flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, London Victoria Station, and Paddington Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:41
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:26.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of €145. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Basel to London takes 1h 41m, covering 1,139 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Basel to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €53, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Basel to London flights are:

• British Airways: 91% on time
• easyJet: 79% on time
• Ryanair: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 4h 45m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 58m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

London is 1 hour behind Basel (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around €6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around €7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around €9:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around €9:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around €8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Basel to London range from €105 to €210, with an average of €145 over the past 12 months. Anything below €105 counts as a good deal.