Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Hamburg and Basel follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 17 Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 08:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:55 with easyJet.
To ensure you get on your HAM to BSL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Basel (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between HAM and BSL:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
$74 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start at $120. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HAM to BSL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
75.01% of flights leaving from Hamburg Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to HAM? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider booking a hotel near BSL if you have a late Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
