Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Cologne and Basel follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CGN to BSL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the most popular stopovers between CGN and BSL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Rs14,798 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start from Rs34,529. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CGN to BSL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CGN to BSL.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cologne. 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.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn 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 trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Basel and beyond.
Booking your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To avoid the crowds, visit Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its top attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
