Travelling from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Oslo's main base, Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).
2 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Basel (where EuroAirport Swiss is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Oslo to BSL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
You can take a direct flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) out of Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Norwegian Air Shuttle is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss jetting out of OSL.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Norwegian from OSL to BSL.
Norwegian is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 66.67% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Oslo Gardermoen Airport:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from OSL make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
You can reach TRF from central Oslo in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to travel the 113 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Oslo to BSL flight? Check in to a hotel near TORP Sandefjord before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave TORP Sandefjord reach their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 88%.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Currently, Rs12,238 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs32,063. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Oslo to BSL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Oslo to BSL.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Basel. September is when most people book flights from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Oslo to BSL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 8ºC.
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Oslo to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Basel:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are essential stops on your Basel itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 137 kilometres southwest to Lausanne to check off its popular sights. From Olympic Park to The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lugano is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Basel. No trip is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
