Flying from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Hurghada.
Choose from five weekly Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 03:05 departure with Air Cairo is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HRG to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with Air Cairo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Air Cairo tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the top stopovers between HRG and BSL:
Hamburg Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
44 € is the best price for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start from 89 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from HRG to BSL by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
59.22% of flights leaving from Hurghada International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Hurghada to Hurghada International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HRG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Book a hotel close to BSL if you have a late Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Basel and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For a quieter experience, visit Basel in January.
Lock in your flight from Hurghada International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to go to Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRG to BSL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Basel, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.