Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 47 London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 07:35 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:15 with British Airways.
Your LHR to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to BSL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and BSL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is Rs18,650. A return plane ticket is currently Rs27,942. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to BSL.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to BSL.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BSL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.
