Flying from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the two main airports in Tenerife.
Basel is one hour ahead of Tenerife. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife 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.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Tenerife North Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
75.81% of flights that depart Tenerife North Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider flying out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can book a direct Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) plane ticket from this hub.
From TFS, direct flights from Tenerife to BSL are offered by easyJet.
On the TFS to BSL route, easyJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
You can get to TFS from central Tenerife in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Tenerife to BSL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance of 64.91%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and see more of Basel and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
The centre of Basel is around 6 kilometres from EuroAirport Swiss. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss is R 557. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,180. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tenerife to BSL.
December is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Basel. August is when most people book flights from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Tenerife to BSL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Basel to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
Start your Basel trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tenerife to EuroAirport Swiss, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Art Basel and Christmas Lightshow are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Basel must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Basel, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel around 137 kilometres south-west to Lausanne to tick off its popular sights. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lugano is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. No journey is complete without a visit to Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
