Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your DUS to BSL flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DUS and BSL:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is R 1,593. A return ticket is currently R 3,237. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DUS to BSL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUS to BSL.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dusseldorf International Airport, data shows 78.28% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Dusseldorf International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DUS:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, head to Basel in January.
When booking your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUS to BSL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
