Traveling from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the main airports in Hamburg.
The average length of a direct Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Hamburg and Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights every week between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). This is the most popular route, with easyJet offering a 8am departure from HAM to BSL.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Hamburg to BSL.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Get to your destination in one go from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Nonstop flights from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) can be booked from here.
easyJet is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss jetting out of HAM.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with easyJet from HAM to BSL.
Located around 11 kilometers from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
75.01% of flights that take off from Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Hamburg to BSL flight? Check in to a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BSL and turn in quicker:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometers from central Basel. How long it'll take to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, $39 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is $61. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Hamburg to BSL, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Basel based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to BSL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Basel right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to EuroAirport Swiss:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are must-visits when exploring Basel.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 137 kilometers south-west to Lausanne to tick off its top attractions. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), there's plenty to keep you busy.
Lugano is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometers south-east of Basel. No trip is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
