What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Basel?

Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Basel at 0 per week, and for this route Turkish Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Basel. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which airports serve Basel?

Flights to Basel arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).

Which airports serve Basel and the surrounding area?

Flights to Basel usually arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), the main airport serving the city. Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Basel include Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH) and Belp (BRN). These airports are not in Basel itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Which city has the cheapest flights to Basel?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Basel are from Johannesburg, starting at R10 504 return.

How do I know if a flight to Basel is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Basel is around R11 432 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What is the cheapest flight to Basel?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Basel is the cheapest route at R10 504 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Basel?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Basel costs R12 860, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R11 856, while Durban runs a bit higher at R14 538.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Basel?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Basel at R11 854 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R16 695.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Basel?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Basel with an average price of R11 130 return. •May (R16 382) and August (R16 086) are the most expensive. •Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Basel?

Afternoon flights to Basel are the cheapest at R12 612 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R18 424.

What is a good deal for flights to Basel?

Flights under R11 432 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Basel at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 008.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Basel?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Basel among KAYAK users, followed by Lufthansa and KLM.

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What is the cheapest flight to Basel?: Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Basel is the cheapest route at R10 504 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Basel? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Basel from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from South Africa to Basel costs R12 860, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R11 856, while Durban runs a bit higher at R14 538.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Basel?: Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Basel at R11 854 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R16 695.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Basel? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Basel, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly to Basel with an average price of R11 130 return.
•May (R16 382) and August (R16 086) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Basel? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Basel are the cheapest at R12 612 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R18 424.
What is a good deal for flights to Basel?: Flights under R11 432 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Basel at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 008.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Basel based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Basel is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Basel is around R11 432 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which airports serve Basel?
Flights to Basel arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).
Which city has the cheapest flights to Basel?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Basel are from Johannesburg, starting at R10 504 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Basel?
Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Basel at 0 per week, and for this route Turkish Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Basel. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
Which airports serve Basel and the surrounding area?
Flights to Basel usually arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), the main airport serving the city. Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Basel include Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH) and Belp (BRN). These airports are not in Basel itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

For flights to Basel, a good return fare is around R11 432. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Basel in April. Return fares historically average R11 130, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to midday to save up to R5 812 on a return flight. Midday flights to Basel average R12 612 compared to R18 424 for morning flights.

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Great except we ended up leaving almost an hour later than we were supposed to( didn’t start boarding till an hour after it was supposed to start. Crew was great, seats could be better.

8,0 ExcellentDOMINIQUE, Sept 2026

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