Flying from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
1 hour 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss.
Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from CDG to BSL is with Air France at 17:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Paris to BSL.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport departing from CDG.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Paris to BSL that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between CDG and BSL include:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
From central Paris, CDG is approximately 27 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Prefer to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can reserve a direct flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) out of this busy hub.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to BSL are available with Air France.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss, browse these options when taking off from Paris Orly Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to BSL:
About EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
If you have a late flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss Airport, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 28 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport from RM240 or travel return from just RM558. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Paris to BSL when you book 9 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Paris to BSL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price drops.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
April is the quietest time to fly to Basel. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Basel. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Paris to BSL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Basel
Start your Basel trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to EuroAirport Swiss Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Basel Minster and Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel are a couple of major attractions to put on your Basel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rhine River Cruises.
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