Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Basel is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 07:45 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EDI to BSL flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between EDI and BSL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
$87 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts at $148. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to BSL.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to BSL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Basel based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BSL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its top sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.