Travelling from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Aberdeen.
Your ABZ to BSL flight won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the most popular stopovers between ABZ and BSL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is RM336. A round-trip fare is currently RM836. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ABZ to BSL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aberdeen International Airport, 68.69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Aberdeen International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Aberdeen. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ABZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're coming in on a late Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Explore without limits with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, go to Basel in January.
Book your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to go to Basel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABZ to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
