Travelling from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to BSL, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like March, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Phoenix to BSL that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PHX and BSL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX land on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to BSL flight:
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BSL and turn out the lights sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss is $495. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $945. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to BSL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss ticket.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Basel. September is when most people book flights from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Phoenix to BSL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Phoenix to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Basel:
There are plenty of things to do in Basel when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Art Basel followed by Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres southwest of Basel, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Around 209 kilometres southeast of Basel, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
