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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Basel:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:03 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 7:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Basel takes 1h 43m, covering 450 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.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel range from $153 to $237, with an average of $180 over the past 12 months. Anything below $153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $180 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $179 round-trip, compared to $220 via a layover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Basel flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Basel flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $136 to $1,052. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Basel are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Basel route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $169 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $215, a difference of $46.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Basel.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 5h 36m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Basel flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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