Flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, making Basel one hour ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your MME to BSL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MME and BSL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is R 2,504. A return ticket is currently R 5,415. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MME to BSL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MME to BSL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Of the flights that depart from Durham Tees Valley Airport, 67.01% land on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Durham Tees Valley Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MME:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you have a late Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Follow your own route with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, visit Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MME to BSL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
