Flying from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours behind Bangkok.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to BSL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bangkok to BSL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BKK and BSL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to BSL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
66.48% of flights out of Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Travel at your own speed with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss is ج.م. 11,369. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 23,933. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to BSL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Basel. August is when most people book flights from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Bangkok to BSL flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Basel to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 8ºC.
More about Basel
Start your Basel trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to EuroAirport Swiss, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Basel trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. No journey is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
