Flying from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Basel is five hours ahead of Washington DC. EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC to BSL won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Washington DC to BSL, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is one option when leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and BSL:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to BSL flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When booking your plane ticket from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that take off from BWI land at their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BSL and turn out the lights sooner:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from central Basel. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, P17,889 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss. The cheapest price for a return flight is P32,044. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to BSL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Basel. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to BSL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to EuroAirport Swiss in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Washington DC 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 discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are major attractions which should feature on any good Basel itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 137 kilometres south-west to Lausanne to tick off its popular sights. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), your itinerary will be busy.
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.