Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Each week, there are 14 Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. To be on board early, jump on the 07:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:50 with easyJet.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ALC to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the top stopovers between ALC and BSL:
Bordeaux Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Right now, 21 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 63 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to BSL, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALC to BSL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ALC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Reserve a hotel near BSL if you're taking a late Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
