Travelling from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).
Around 7 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Basel is three hours behind Dubai. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Choose from 4 direct services every week. flydubai operates a 7:15am departure between DXB and BSL.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to BSL.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Get there in one go from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss with flydubai. This top carrier operates services from DXB.
The most frequently booked airline between DXB and BSL is flydubai.
With 65.71% of its services arriving as planned, flydubai is the most punctual carrier on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to BSL departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is one of the options between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and BSL.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to BSL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BSL and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from central Basel. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
ج.م. 7,812 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss. Return flights start from ج.م. 16,178. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to BSL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Dubai to BSL.
Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Basel. August is when most people book flights from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Dubai to BSL flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Basel to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Basel
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Basel right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to EuroAirport Swiss:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Basel when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Art Basel followed by Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 137 kilometres south-west to Lausanne to check off its leading attractions. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel, Lugano is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
