Connecting route · South Korea → Switzerland

Flights from Seoul to Basel

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Budapest, about 16h 22m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 33m

Seoul to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey13h 33mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Budapest

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Basel

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

SEL Amsterdam (AMS) EAP

Leg 1: KLM, Korean Air · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM

Tue12:30 SEL19:03 AMS1h 42m connection20:45 AMS21:52 EAPKorean Air + KLM

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 22m

SEL Budapest (BUD) EAP

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Wizz Air

Wed13:00 SEL18:15 BUD3h 00m connection21:15 BUD22:48 EAPAsiana Airlines + EasyJet Switzerland

5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 48m

SEL London (LHR) EAP

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways

Sat12:15 SEL18:05 LHR2h 10m connection20:15 LHR22:42 EAPKorean Air + British Airways

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 27m

SEL Frankfurt (FRA) EAP

Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa

Mon11:45 SEL17:58 FRA4h 17m connection22:15 FRA23:00 EAPAsiana Airlines + Lufthansa

4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 15m

SEL Munich (MUC) EAP

Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 33m

SEL Paris (CDG) EAP

Leg 1: Air France, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air France

One airline, one ticket ~14h 10m

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: 8,807 km5,469 miles
Journey time: 13h 33mon current schedules
Time difference: -8hBasel vs Seoul
Currency in Basel: CHF
Airports: ICN, GMP → BSL

Flights from Seoul to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Basel?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Budapest and London. 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 Seoul to Basel?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,807 km.

Where do you change planes between Seoul and Basel?

The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Budapest (BUD), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Seoul and Basel?

Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).

What is the time difference between Seoul and Basel?

Basel is 8 hours behind Seoul.

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