Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CAI to BSL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CAI and BSL include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is Rs37,070. A return fare right now is Rs61,521. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CAI to BSL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAI to BSL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Reserve a hotel close to BSL if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To escape the crowds, go to Basel in January.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you want to visit Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to BSL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.
