Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Basel and Zurich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BSL to ZRH flight.
Traveling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BSL and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $54 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $197. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BSL to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BSL to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BSL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BSL to ZRH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
