Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Ankara.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your ESB to BSL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ESB and BSL include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts from 89 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ESB to BSL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ESB to BSL.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of all flights leaving Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ESB:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Begin your adventure 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks in advance.
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.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, visit Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Esenboga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ESB to BSL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
