Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Munich and Basel are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from MUC to BSL start from 08:00 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Air Dolomiti. In total, you can choose from 27 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MUC to BSL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with Air Dolomiti. This popular airline has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Air Dolomiti tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MUC to BSL flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive as planned 75.93% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MUC and BSL include:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
$144 is the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts at $298. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to BSL, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from MUC to BSL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights that take off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Basel and beyond.
Booking your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, visit Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to BSL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its popular sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
