Flights to Eurovision 2025
Book flights to Eurovision 2025
Want to book flights to see the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025? This year, the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland, taking place between 13th and 17th May. The contest will be held at St. Jakobshalle.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 kicks off with the First Semi-Final on 13th May, themed Where It All Began, paying tribute to the contest’s birthplace, Switzerland. The excitement continues with the Second Semi-Final on 15th May, a lively celebration dedicated to Eurovision fans everywhere who have enjoyed the contest over the years. Finally, on 17th May, the Grand Final will see 26 countries compete for the coveted glass trophy, with Europe and audiences around the world joining in to celebrate the crowning of a new winner.
If you're searching for flights to the Eurovision Song Contest, here at Alternative Airlines, we make it simple to search and book the flights that you'll need to get there. We offer hundreds of airlines, helping you get from point A to point B with ease. With the pricey cost of Eurovision tickets, why not use one of our many Buy Now Pay Later payment options and spread the cost of your flights over a few weeks or months? To find out more and book, use the flight search at the top of the page!
About the Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest, an annual televised music competition, began in 1956. Created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) as an experiment in international broadcasting, it has become a cultural phenomenon.
Only 7 countries participated in the first contest, held in Lugano, Switzerland. Each country sent two songs that year, a rule that was never repeated. The contest grew steadily in popularity, with more countries joining each decade. By the 1960s, over 16 countries were regularly competing.
As the number of participants grew, so did the need for changes. The 1990s saw the introduction of a relegation system to limit the number of finalists, followed by semi-finals in the 2000s to accommodate even more entries. The contest has also seen adjustments to its voting system and language rules over the years.
Today, Eurovision is the world's longest-running international music competition on television. Over 50 countries have participated at least once, and millions tune in each year to see the performances and cheer on their favourite entries.
How to fly to Eurovision 2025
Flying domestically
If you're planning to attend the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel and are considering flying domestically within Switzerland, it's important to note that domestic flights between Swiss cities are quite limited due to the country's compact size and efficient rail network.
Flying from Europe
EuroAirport offers direct flights from numerous European cities. Here are some of the key connections. Direct flights from London (Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted), Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol are available via airlines such as easyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair. Flights from Paris, Nice, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and other cities are operated by Air France. Direct connections from Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Palma de Mallorca are available by Vueling.
Flying from an international destination
If you're coming from outside Europe (e.g., the Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania), you would typically fly into a major European hub like London Heathrow (LHR), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). From there, you would need to book a connecting flight directly to EuroAirport Basel (BSL)
Airports close to Basel
There are 2 airports you can fly to conveniently reach Basel and get to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
About 75 km from Basel, Zurich Airport is Switzerland's main air travel hub. It offers direct train connections to Basel, with a travel time of approximately 70 minutes. While domestic flights within Switzerland are relatively limited due to the country's efficient rail network, Zurich Airport does offer some domestic air connections.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
If you're planning to attend the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the most convenient airport to fly into is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP). Located approximately 5.6 km from Basel's city centre, this international airport is uniquely situated in France but serves the border regions of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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FAQs
When is Eurovision?
This year marks the 69th year the competition has been held. The Eurovision Song Contest is due to be held in 3 parts: 2 semi-finals and 1 grand finale. The first semi-final is scheduled for 13th May 2025, and the second semi-final is on the 15th May 2025. Once these have been performed and the finalists selected, the grand final will be hosted on 17th May 2025.
Where is Eurovision 2025?
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle. This is because Switzerland won the 2025 contest.
How do I get tickets to Eurovision?
Tickets for Eurovision 2025 are currently on sale and are exclusively sold on the official Eurovision Song Contest website. You'll need to have a Ticketmaster account to purchase the tickets - sign up on the Eurovision website or directly on Ticketmaster. There are 9 shows (semi-finals and the grand final) across the Eurovision week, so make sure you know ahead of time which show you wish to attend before tickets sell out!
Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
The winner was Switzerland with the song "The Code", performed by the Swiss singer Nemo and written by them with Benjamin Alasu, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, and Linda Dale.
How do I fly to Eurovision?
If you're planning to attend the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the most convenient airport to fly into is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP). Located approximately 5.6 km from Basel's city centre, this international airport is uniquely situated in France but serves the border regions of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Search for flights to Basel here at Alternative Airlines by using our search form at the top of the page.
Which countries are participating in Eurovision 2025?
37 countries are participating in Eurovision 2025:
Albania, Armenia, Australia (*EBU Associate), Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
How do I buy flights to Eurovision?
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How can I pay for flights to Eurovision 2025?
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