Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SOU to BSL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOU and BSL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is ₹ 12,811. A return fare is currently ₹ 20,548. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SOU to BSL, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from SOU to BSL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, data shows 55.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're coming in on a late Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, head to Basel in January.
Book your flight from Southampton Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to explore Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SOU 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 going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
