Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Prague.
Each week, there are three Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 09:25 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:25 with easyJet.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PRG to BSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Basel (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PRG and BSL include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss flight is $63. A return fare right now is $123. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from PRG to BSL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PRG to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, data shows 69.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 18 kilometres from central Prague. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss. For a quieter experience, travel to Basel in January.
Before locking in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to EuroAirport Swiss, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PRG to BSL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.