Journey information
Overview: Amsterdam to Basel flight
Flights from Amsterdam to Basel depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:20. The fastest flight covers the 569 km distance in 1h 10m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 569 km |
Average flight duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 05:05 |
Last flight 22:20 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Amsterdam to Basel
Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£658
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Flights per day
38
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Basel will cost around £658 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £144.
Of the 38 flights that leave Amsterdam for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 569 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 569 km
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£235 Average Price | £148 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Amsterdam to Basel flight times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Basel flights for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF8373+ AF1292 | 05:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1401+ KL2045 | 05:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1403+ KL2045 | 06:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h30 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF5473+ AF1292 | 06:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h30 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1943 | 08:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 09:40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1241+ AF1292 | 08:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2003+ KL2045 | 08:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1341+ AF1192 | 09:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h15 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2007+ KL2043 | 09:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h15 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1501+ AF1192 | 11:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h10 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL3578+ KL2043 | 11:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h10 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
6E22+ 6E4274 · 6E4131 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 44h30 | 09:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
6E22+ 6E4274 · 6E4133 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 27h40 | 16:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
6E22 · 6E17+ 6E4133 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 27h40 | 16:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
6E22 · 6E17+ 6E4131 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 44h30 | 09:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
AF1641+ AF1192 | 13:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h50 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2009+ KL2043 | 13:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h50 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2013+ KL2043 | 13:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h55 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1741+ AF1192 | 13:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h55 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2013+ KL2045 | 13:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h55 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1741+ AF1292 | 13:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h55 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL3580+ KL2045 | 14:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h00 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL3580+ KL2043 | 14:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h00 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1651+ AF1192 | 14:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h00 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1651+ AF1292 | 14:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h00 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2292+ KL2045 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h10 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2292+ KL2043 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h10 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1841+ AF1192 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h10 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1841+ AF1292 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h10 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF8345+ AF1192 | 17:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h45 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1411+ KL2045 | 17:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h45 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1411+ KL2043 | 17:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h45 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF8345+ AF1292 | 17:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h45 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2017+ KL2045 | 18:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h20 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1141+ AF1292 | 18:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h20 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2017+ KL2043 | 18:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h20 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1141+ AF1192 | 18:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h20 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1441+ AF1192 | 19:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h15 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1441+ AF1292 | 19:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h15 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2023+ KL2045 | 19:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h15 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL2023+ KL2043 | 19:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h15 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1949 | 19:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
U21224 | 20:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Flights from Amsterdam to Basel
For business travelers or vacationers planning a visit to Switzerland from the Netherlands, there are frequent daily direct flights to Basel from Amsterdam. Flights are provided by national carriers and a budget operator, seven days a week, with journey times from Amsterdam to the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg of around one hour and 20 minutes. Schedules include morning, afternoon and evening departure times.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Basel?
Budget airline EasyJet provides daily direct flights from Amsterdam to Basel. Dutch national airline KLM and French national carrier Air France also offer daily direct services from Amsterdam Schiphol. Given the short flight distance, indirect connections on this route are impractical.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Basel?
The fastest flights to Basel from Amsterdam are some direct connections with KLM and Air France taking one hour and 15 minutes to cover the 354-mile route south-east to the Swiss city. Most direct connections take five minutes longer to reach Basel.
How many flights are there from Amsterdam to Basel?
There are eight daily direct flights to Basel from Amsterdam Schiphol. Schedules include daily services with national carriers KLM and Air France. Budget airline EasyJet also offers two direct flights to Basel from Sunday-Friday and one flight on Saturdays. Weekday departure times include two morning, three afternoon and three evening flights to Basel.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Amsterdam to Basel?
Departure airport: Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol. One of Europe's major flight hubs, Schiphol Airport is located about six miles south-west of central Amsterdam, with frequent rail connections from the main station, taking about 20 minutes to reach the departures hall. The terminal has long and short stay parking lots, cafe-bars and restaurants, a library, a luxury shopping mall, business lounges, and free WiFi.
Arrival airport: Passengers will alight at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. Located in the Swiss, French and German border region, the EuroAirport is two miles north-west of central Basel, with public transport connections provided by regular shuttle buses downtown on line 50, taking 20 minutes to reach the central station. Facilities at the terminal include fashion stores, duty-free shopping, international restaurants, car rental desks, taxi stands, and free WiFi.
FAQs: Amsterdam to Basel flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Basel by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Amsterdam to Basel generally leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 17.1 km away from Amsterdam city centre and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 9.2 km from Basel city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Basel
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and brands like Gucci and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including KLM Crown Lounge.
- Located in the Schiphol Plaza.
- Bus: 397, N97
- Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free and fashion stores, located in the main terminal.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the EuroAirport Skyview Lounge.
- Located in the arrivals area, near the information desk.
- Buses: 50, 11
- Train: SBB
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