How long does it take to fly to Basel?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Basel, then you can expect flight times to average 16h and 17h 10m, respectively.

R5 361 Cheap Flights to Basel in 2026

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19:00 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

20:00 - 9:55BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R10 211Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

17:55 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

19:15 - 22:25BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R10 867Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24

18:50 - 9:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 - 22:25BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R11 123Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Dec 8

18:50 - 9:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 11:00BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R11 155Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Mar 1

18:00 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 45m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 - 22:25BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R11 219Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

18:00 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

24h 20m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 - 11:00BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R11 347Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

18:50 - 9:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 11:00BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R11 395Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Mar 1

19:45 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:40 - 9:40BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R11 619Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

18:50 - 9:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 11:00BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R11 747Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

18:50 - 9:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 11:00BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R11 763Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

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JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

19:00-13:40

1 stop18h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 28/10

20:00-9:55

1 stop12h 55m

R10 211

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

17:55-9:45

1 stop15h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 24/10

19:15-22:25

1 stop27h 10m

R10 867

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

18:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/12

10:45-22:25

1 stop34h 40m

R11 123

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 1/3

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R11 155

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

18:00-9:45

1 stop15h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 27/10

10:45-22:25

1 stop34h 40m

R11 219

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

18:00-18:20

1 stop24h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 27/10

10:45-11:00

1 stop23h 15m

R11 347

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 1/3

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R11 395

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

19:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 29/10

14:40-9:40

1 stop18h 00m

R11 619

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 23/11

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R11 747

JohannesburgBasel

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 23/11

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R11 763

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Basel?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Basel from South Africa during April instead. Flights to Basel in April, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R10 819.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	October	4% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Basel costs on average just R10 403 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	56% more expensive	It costs about R15 636 for flights to Basel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	550% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Basel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in November than any other month

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Best One-Way Price	R5 361
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 211
Fastest flight time	34h 10m
Popular in	September

The best one-way flight price to Basel from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 361 (Cape Town Intl to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).

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The best return flight price to Basel from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 211 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).

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The fastest flight to Basel from South Africa takes 34h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).

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September has the highest demand for flights to Basel, with a 17% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Basel

Is there an alternative airport near Basel?

Mulhouse EuroAirport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Basel.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Basel?

Prices for flights to Basel were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly to Basel?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Basel.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Basel may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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