Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Santiago de Compostela and Basel are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of four weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 09:50 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SCQ to BSL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet has direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SCQ and BSL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Currently, Rs8,559 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs16,657. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SCQ to BSL by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCQ to BSL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCQ arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.44% of the time.
To reach Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SCQ:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Book a hotel near BSL if you're on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Basel and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to head to Basel. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to BSL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
