Flying from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Check out your options for taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Paris to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Paris.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the most popular route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 8:25am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from CDG to BSL is with Air France at 1:05pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to BSL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) leave from this terminal.
Air France is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss departing from CDG.
Air France ranks first in bookings for flights from CDG to BSL.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and BSL include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to BSL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Choosing a plane ticket from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to BSL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to EuroAirport Swiss flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Travel at your own pace with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Paris to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Right now, R 744 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,921. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is when most people book flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Plan your visit to Basel in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Paris to BSL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Basel
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Basel right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss:
Art Basel and Christmas Lightshow are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Basel travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. No journey is complete without seeing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.