Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CPT to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and BSL:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is RM1,236. A round-trip fare right now is RM2,714. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to BSL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Reserve a hotel close to BSL if you're on a late Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres from central Basel. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, travel to Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to BSL in January. Average temperatures are 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 just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights 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.
