Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York.
Your EWR to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and BSL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to New York Newark Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to EWR:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you have a late New York Newark Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Go where the road takes you with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Basel and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Basel. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from New York Newark Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Basel, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to tick off its top sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.