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Among airlines operating Basel to Athens flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

Only easyJet operates flights between Basel and Athens.

Flights from Basel to Athens usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Basel to Athens.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Warsaw Modlin (WMI), compared to $261 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$100 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 Athens most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) - 8% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Basel to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $328, a difference of $99. 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 Athens route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 7:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $276. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Basel to Athens takes 2h 45m, covering 1,059 miles.

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 Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $55, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is the only airline operating Basel to Athens flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Naples (NAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 40m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 5h 07m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Basel (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Basel to Athens range from $221 to $351, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $221 counts as a good deal.