Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
You can choose from 151 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 06:40 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to BSL flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Basel (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss offered by this carrier.
EasyJet is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for BCN to BSL flights, with 86.27% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the top stopovers between BCN and BSL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
$22 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start from $47. These prices can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to BSL by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Book a hotel close to BSL if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometers from central Basel. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, go to Basel in January.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to BSL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometers east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another favorite destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometers south of Basel. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.