How to find cheap flights to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to EuroAirport Swiss is AED 616. A round-trip plane ticket to BSL right now is AED 966.
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Roughly one month before takeoff is a good time to book tickets to Basel, where EuroAirport Swiss is located. This is the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
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Search for plane tickets to EuroAirport Swiss that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Basel
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Basel is typically June.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BSL.
Head to Basel in September if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BSL, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Basel then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), August is when Basel is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -5ºC (23ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Want to avoid gray skies? September is the driest month in Basel, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Flying to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Fly to Basel without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to EuroAirport Swiss:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your BSL plane ticket with Austrian Airlines. Up to 87% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.
BSL is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near EuroAirport Swiss. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to BSL:
EuroAirport Swiss performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 81% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
Getting to central Basel from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The distance from BSL to central Basel is about 8 kilometers.
After landing from your flight to BSL, driving to the center will take around 20 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Basel:
Basel highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Basel:
Art Basel: Located around 0.97 kilometers northeast of the city center, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Muensterplatz: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.97 kilometers northeast of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Basel experience.
How to get to Zurich from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The nearby city of Zurich is about 88 kilometers from BSL. The drive to the center in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Traveling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Bern
If Bern is where you want to be, public transport will take around 1 hour 50 minutes from EuroAirport Swiss. This city is about 72 kilometers from BSL.
The drive time to Bern is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Switzerland
There's a whole lot more of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 80 kilometers east of Basel, head for Zurich. What not to miss? Start with Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera. The city's nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Another city in Switzerland that will quickly win you over is Bern. From Basel, it's roughly 72 kilometers south and features highlights like Old Town Bern and Zytglogge. Swing by Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum too.
Or set out for Lausanne, about 137 kilometers southwest of Basel. Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne are just the start of the reasons to visit.
