Travelling from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
3 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 3:50pm. Go for the first IST to BSL departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 7:30am if you want to get going earlier.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to BSL.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to BSL.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BSL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Pristina Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) plane tickets are available from here.
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to BSL with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to BSL route, Pegasus Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and EuroAirport Swiss, Pegasus Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss, check out these options when heading out from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Pristina Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to BSL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BSL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
Central Basel is roughly 6 kilometres from EuroAirport Swiss. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
57 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss. Return flights start from 133 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BSL.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to BSL.
Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Basel based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Basel is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Istanbul to BSL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Basel:
Art Basel and Basel Minster are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Basel travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Muensterplatz.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 137 kilometres southwest of Basel, a visit to Lausanne will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Switzerland, consider Lugano, roughly 209 kilometres southeast of Basel. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are the start of reasons to visit.
