Travelling from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) departing from here.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BSL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to BSL, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to BSL flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down on schedule.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Follow your own route with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Basel and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from central Basel. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Right now, $701 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,385. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to BSL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to BSL.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Basel. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to BSL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Melbourne to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Basel:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are top sights which should be on every Basel itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 209 kilometres south-east of Basel. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are key reasons to visit.
