Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Basel five hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and BSL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
227 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start from 455 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to BSL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to BSL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham 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 sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BSL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
