Traveling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
London is one hour behind Basel and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 28 EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:45 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with easyJet.
Leave enough time to make your BSL to LGW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet has direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BSL and LGW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, $28 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $66. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BSL to LGW by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BSL to LGW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights that depart EuroAirport Swiss arrive at their destination on time.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BSL:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGW if you're on a late EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSL to LGW sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometers west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.
