Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from four weekly Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair UK is the earliest available. Ryanair UK operates the last service of the day at 15:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your STN to BSL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for STN to BSL flights, with 87.5% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and BSL:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is $38. A return plane ticket right now is $89. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from STN to BSL by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from STN to BSL.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Reserve a hotel close to BSL if you're taking a late Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, travel to Basel in January.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you want to go to Basel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to BSL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.