Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be traveling for an average of 50 minutes.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 44 Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. To jet off early, go for the 07:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:40 with Lufthansa.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FRA to BSL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Basel (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
With 70.95% of its services arriving as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to BSL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FRA and BSL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, $121 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return ticket is $141. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to BSL by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from FRA to BSL.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FRA:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider booking a hotel close to BSL if you're taking a late Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Basel and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before traveling.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometers from the center of Basel. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Basel based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BSL sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Basel. Around 72 kilometers away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometers south of Basel. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
