Flying from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are the two main airports in Oslo.
Take a direct flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), with 1 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OSL to BSL is the 16:00 Norwegian service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 18:10 with Norwegian.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Oslo to BSL.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
You can take a direct flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Norwegian is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport leaving from OSL.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Oslo to BSL leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
OSL is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Looking to fly out of Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)? You can reserve a direct flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) out of this popular hub.
Norwegian has direct flights from Oslo to BSL departing from TRF. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss, here's where you can stop when taking off from Torp Sandefjord Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
TRF is around 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take 1 hour and 28 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Oslo to BSL, take things easy in one of these hotels near Torp Sandefjord Airport:
About EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
If you have a late flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss Airport, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
R 1,089 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport. Return flights start from R 2,052. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
9 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Oslo to BSL.
The cheapest month for tickets from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Oslo to BSL.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Basel. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Oslo to BSL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Basel
After locking in your flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Basel:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are leading attractions which should be on every Basel itinerary.
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