Travelling from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the main airports in Brussels.
Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Brussels to BSL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to BSL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Brussels Airport:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and BSL are:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Pula Airport (PUY)
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to BSL flight:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 71.71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BSL and get cosy, quick:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
Central Basel is roughly 6 kilometres from EuroAirport Swiss. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
R 954 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss. Return flights start at R 2,489. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to BSL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Brussels to BSL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Basel right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Brussels to EuroAirport Swiss:
Your visit to Basel isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres south-west of Basel, a visit to Lausanne will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Switzerland, head for Lugano, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are among its highlights.
