Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Edmonton.
Your YEG to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, R 4,449 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,313. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from YEG to BSL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YEG to BSL.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Edmonton to Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YEG:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider staying in a hotel near BSL if you're taking a late Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Basel and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you want to explore Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YEG to BSL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.
