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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss:

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 20:27.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss.

A direct flight from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss takes 1h 52m, covering 586 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.

Return flights from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss range from £95 to £184, with an average of £147 over the past 12 months. Anything below £95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 42% above the route average of £147. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £133 return and stopover options via Dublin (DUB) at £133.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

One-way fares from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £73, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).

One-stop flights from Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 14% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £110 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £175 – a £65 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only easyJet operates flights between Manchester and Basel EuroAirport Swiss.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 30m, compared to 4h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 19m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Among airlines operating Manchester to Basel EuroAirport Swiss flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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