Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 7 hours 13 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 3 hours ahead of Basel, where EuroAirport Swiss Airport is located.
The busiest route is from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to Dubai Airport (DXB). There are 5 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BSL to DXB is the 12:55 flydubai service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 13:35 with flydubai.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from BSL to Dubai. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to Dubai are available for booking. Dubai Airport (DXB) is where you'll be touching down.
Book your ticket with flydubai. This airline offers direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai.
We make it easy to find a flight from BSL to Dubai with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you hold a passport from Switzerland and want to travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Dubai.
BSL is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 28 minutes.
Catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BSL:
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to Dubai
C$246 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$513. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BSL to Dubai.
The cheapest month for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. After your flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BSL to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Dubai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Dubai for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from BSL to Dubai sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Dubai, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
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