Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
EuroAirport Swiss Airport is located in Basel. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of Basel.
To ensure you catch your flight from BSL to Kuala Lumpur, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
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You can visit Malaysia for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Switzerland. But before booking your flight tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Kuala Lumpur, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Basel, BSL can be reached in about 14 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 28 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BSL:
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL) to Kuala Lumpur
C$386 is the best price for a one-way ticket from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur. A return flight starts at C$768. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BSL to Kuala Lumpur, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
The centre of Kuala Lumpur is approximately 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 27 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
After your flight from BSL to Kuala Lumpur, unwind at a hotel near SZB. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month to board a flight from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Kuala Lumpur, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from EuroAirport Swiss Airport to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from BSL to Kuala Lumpur in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After booking your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Kuala Lumpur, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are major attractions which should feature on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
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