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Flights from Philadelphia to Basel

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via London or Paris, about 8h 57m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 57m
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Philadelphia to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey8h 57mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Paris

Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Basel

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PHL London (LHR) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
Mon20:00 PHL07:27 LHR1h 03m connection08:30 LHR10:57 EAPAmerican Airlines + British Airways
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 57m
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PHL Paris (CDG) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Mon22:15 PHL10:48 CDG2h 12m connection13:00 CDG13:45 EAPAmerican Airlines + Air France
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 30m
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PHL Edinburgh (EDI) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland
Thu20:15 PHL07:16 EDI2h 44m connection10:00 EDI13:00 EAPAmerican Airlines + easyJet
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 45m
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PHL Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
Thu20:00 PHL08:33 AMS4h 12m connection12:45 AMS13:52 EAPAmerican Airlines + KLM
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 52m
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PHL Barcelona (BCN) EAP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Vueling
Same alliance ~11h 24m
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PHL Frankfurt (FRA) EAP
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~11h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,380 km3,962 miles
Journey time
8h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hBasel vs Philadelphia
Currency in Basel
CHF
Airports
PHL, TTN → BSL

Flights from Philadelphia to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Paris and Edinburgh. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,380 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Basel?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Edinburgh (EDI) and Amsterdam (AMS). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Basel?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Basel?
Basel is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

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