Cheap flights from Shanghai to Basel from £316

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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Shanghai PVGBasel BSL
£316
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Shanghai PVGBasel BSL
£353
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Shanghai PVGBasel BSL
£383
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Shanghai PVGBasel BSL
£383
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 5
Shanghai PVGBasel BSL
£479
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Tue, Aug 4
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£806
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
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£839
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 8
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£914
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
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£915
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 8
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How much do flights to Basel cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£316

Cheapest round-trip

£806

Average round-trip

£854

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

Getting from Basel airport to the city center

Fastest options: Bus 50 direct to Basel SBB station. Best value: public bus services offering affordable connections.

Basel is served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP), a unique trinational airport located 6 km northwest of the city center on French territory. This airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via direct bus services, taxis, and private transfers. The airport serves Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France), and Freiburg (Germany), with separate Swiss and French sectors. Journey times to Basel city center are typically short, making it one of the most accessible airports in the region.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

CHF 5; single ticket fare

every 7–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest public transport

15-25 min

CHF 40 – CHF 55; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

CHF 35 – CHF 50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

CHF 60 – CHF 90; pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

CHF 50 – CHF 100; daily rate; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

20-30 min

CHF 5 – CHF 15; advance booking recommended

limited departures (traffic dependent)

budget long-distance travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in CHF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus 50 departs from the Swiss sector of EuroAirport and accepts Swiss travel passes and tickets.
  • The airport is located on French territory; travelers exiting via the French sector may need different transport options.
  • Taxi fares are metered and may vary based on traffic conditions and final destination within Basel.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Basel

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Black Forest - Eiger, Switzerland - Lake Geneva

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Basel

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Basel

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C-1°C
February7°C0°C
March11°C2°C
April15°C5°C
May18°C8°C
June23°C12°C
July25°C14°C
August25°C14°C
September21°C11°C
October16°C7°C
November10°C3°C
December6°C0°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
254
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
33°C15°C
19 Jul
17%
39°C19°C
Monday
13 Jul
36%
33°C14°C
20 Jul
39°C19°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
36°C16°C
21 Jul
36%
40°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
34°C16°C
22 Jul
17%
41°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36%
31°C15°C
23 Jul
36%
40°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
34°C15°C
24 Jul
17%
41°C22°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36°C18°C
25 Jul
42°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Basel. Book your trip to arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and Basel have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Basel, consider visiting Black Forest, Eiger, Switzerland, and Lake Geneva.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Manchester, Budapest, Bucharest, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Pristina, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tirana, Sofia, Iași, Barcelona, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Belgrade, Cluj-Napoca, Bristol, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Madrid.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.
What airports are near Basel?
The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Saarbrücken, Bern, Friedrichshafen, St. Gallen–Altenrhein.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Basel?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Basel with Air China, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Basel?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Basel, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Basel?
Traveling between Shanghai and Basel, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu
How many airports are there near Basel?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Basel arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Basel depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Basel arrive?

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