Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Every week, there are four Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 06:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:55 with easyJet.
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 on time to catch your ATH to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ATH and BSL include:
Split Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
37 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts from 66 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from ATH to BSL, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ATH to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Basel and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To avoid the crowds, travel to Basel in January.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BSL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.
