London to Basel flights
Basel lies 708 km (440 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Population | 9 million | 177,595 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BSL, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 4000–4091 |
Clocks in Basel are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 2 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Basel
Crossing from United Kingdom into Switzerland: money changes from the Pound to the Franc (CHF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Basel
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Basel from London?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Basel by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Basel?
Basel is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Basel flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL); Basel also has ZRH, BRN.
What currency do I need in Basel?
The Franc (CHF).
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.