Flights to Basel
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Basel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zürich Airport (ZRH, 74 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 74 km (46 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Bern Airport (regional) | BRN | 72 km (45 mi) | 5,676 ft | 1,671 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,795 ft, BSL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 885 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Basel
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel to London | United Kingdom | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Basel to Berlin | Germany | 691 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Basel to Madrid | Spain | 1,200 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Basel to Algiers | Algeria | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Basel to Rome | Italy | 741 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Basel to Paris | France | 413 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Basel to Hamburg | Germany | 688 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Basel to Bucharest | Romania | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Basel to Budapest | Hungary | 860 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Basel to Warsaw | Poland | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Basel to Vienna | Austria | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Basel to Barcelona | Spain | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Basel to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Basel to Munich | Germany | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Basel to Milan | Italy | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Basel to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,037 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Basel to Prague | Czechia | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Basel to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Basel to Copenhagen | Denmark | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Basel to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Basel to Oslo | Norway | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Basel to Köln | Germany | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Basel to Beijing | China | 8,023 km (4,986 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Basel to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,843 km (1,145 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Basel to Tianjin | China | 8,131 km (5,053 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Basel to Xi’an | China | 8,029 km (4,989 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Basel to Moscow | Russia | 2,241 km (1,393 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Basel to Seoul | South Korea | 8,807 km (5,473 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Basel to Harbin | China | 8,068 km (5,013 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Basel to Tokyo | Japan | 9,606 km (5,969 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Basel?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, ZRH, BRN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BSL from Basel city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Basel on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.