Travelling from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) departing from here.
2 hours 35 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss.
Basel is 1 hour behind Bucharest. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 7 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the most popular route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 06:50. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from OTP to BSL is with Wizz Air Malta at 14:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bucharest to BSL.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Wizz Air Malta is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport leaving from OTP.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bucharest to BSL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
About EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
Consider staying in a hotel near BSL if you're taking a late flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss Airport to the centre of Basel is about 14 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 28 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
R 629 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport. Return flights start from R 1,146. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking 9 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Bucharest to BSL around that time.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, schedule your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from Bucharest to BSL.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Basel. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport.
Book your flight from Bucharest to BSL for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Basel to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Bucharest to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Basel:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are leading attractions which should be on any good Basel itinerary.
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