Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Geneva and Basel are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your GVA to BSL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the most popular stopovers between GVA and BSL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
71 € is the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start at 160 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GVA to BSL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
65.81% of flights taking off from Geneve Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Hit the road running 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 best deal, book your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To avoid the crowds, travel to Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to BSL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
