Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel is one hour ahead of Cork and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ORK to BSL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORK and BSL include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
55 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts from 109 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from ORK to BSL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORK to BSL.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of all flights leaving Cork Airport, 70.51% land on time at their destination.
To reach Cork Airport from central Cork, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORK. Whether you have an early flight from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BSL if you're on a late Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
Reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
