Travelling from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
3 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Basel is two hours behind Istanbul. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from IST to BSL is with Turkish Airlines at 3:50pm.
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 with enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to BSL.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) are available from here.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to BSL.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to BSL leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Pristina International Airport (PRN)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) plane ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether departing from SAW makes the most sense for you.
Pegasus operates direct flights from Istanbul to BSL leaving from SAW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the SAW to BSL route, Pegasus is the airline most travellers rely on.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, with 70.0% of its services landing on time.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BSL include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Pristina International Airport (PRN)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to BSL flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Basel and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
The centre of Basel is around 6 kilometres from EuroAirport Swiss. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, 29 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is 70 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to BSL, book your plane ticket seven months before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to BSL.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). Plan your visit to Basel in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to BSL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Basel
Once you've booked 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:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are essential stops on your Basel itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are among the biggest draws.
