Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Basel and Amsterdam are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 154 weekly EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
To ensure you get on your BSL to AMS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
KLM has direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
With 70.52% of its services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering BSL to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BSL and AMS:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is R 597. A return ticket is currently R 2,392. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BSL to AMS.
June is the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to AMS.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, 76.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For a quieter experience, travel to Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSL to AMS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without visiting Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
