Travelling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel is six hours ahead of Austin and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AUS to BSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the top stopovers between AUS and BSL:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
R 5,191 is the best price for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start at R 12,645. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUS to BSL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AUS to BSL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
AUS's address is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.23% of flights that depart AUS reach their destination on time.
Central Austin to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AUS? If you're catching an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Basel and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, visit Basel in January.
Lock in your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you want to visit Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUS to BSL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.
