Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EMA to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EMA and BSL include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Rs17,249 is the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts from Rs35,223. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EMA to BSL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Landing cheap flights from EMA to BSL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights taking off from East Midlands Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near EMA:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're getting in on a late East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to head to Basel. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to visit Basel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to BSL in January if you want to travel 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 waiting to be discovered. 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.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
