Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel is five hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your YOW 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Right now, 266 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 619 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to BSL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Basel. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For a quieter experience, go to Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BSL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to tick off its top attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
