Flying from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Warsaw is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) heading out from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Warsaw and Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 4 direct flights a week between Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). This is the most popular route, with Wizz Air offering a 5:55am departure from WAW to BSL.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Warsaw to BSL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Get to your destination in one go from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Direct flights from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) can be booked from here.
When departing from WAW, you can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss with Wizz Air.
Wizz Air sees the most traveller bookings for flights from WAW to BSL.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 72.73% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to BSL flight:
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Basel and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss is R 487. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 951. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Warsaw to BSL by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Basel based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Warsaw 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 like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Warsaw 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 perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to EuroAirport Swiss, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are top attractions which should feature on any good Basel itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres south-west of Basel, a trip to Lausanne will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. No trip is complete without dropping by Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.