Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Basel and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BSL to CPT flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BSL and CPT:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Rs90,540 is currently the lowest price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs219,512. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BSL to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BSL to CPT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BSL:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BSL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its leading attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
