Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, making Basel two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 84 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 08:40 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 15:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SAW to BSL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
With 70.0% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to BSL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAW and BSL include:
Vienna International Airport
Pristina International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, ₹ 6,918 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 15,156. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to BSL.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAW to BSL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks in advance.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. For smaller crowds, travel to Basel in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
