Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel is one hour ahead of Leeds and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your LBA to BSL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the top stopovers between LBA and BSL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Currently, $95 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return ticket is $230. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LBA to BSL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LBA to BSL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Of the flights that depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport, 68.63% touch down on time at their destination.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LBA:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you have a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to central Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LBA to BSL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.