Travelling from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Houston is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Houston.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Houston to BSL.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to BSL leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to BSL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 81.06% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider booking a hotel close to BSL if you have a late flight from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to EuroAirport Swiss flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel is around 4 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
£142 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss. Return flights start from £361. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to BSL, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Houston to EuroAirport Swiss tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). August is the peak month for travel to Basel. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Book a Houston to BSL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Basel to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Basel
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Basel right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Houston to EuroAirport Swiss:
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 popular attractions 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 kms (85 miles) away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, consider Lugano, roughly 209 kms (130 miles) south-east of Basel. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are among its highlights.
