Basel to Amsterdam Flights

Flying from Basel

Flights from Basel leave from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport, which is located in Saint-Louis, France, near the German and Swiss borders. Because of its location approximately three miles from Basel, fourteen miles from Mulhouse, and forty-three miles from Freiburg, the airport serves as the primary mode of air transportation for all three areas. Several airlines provide flights to and from Basel, including Air France, Air Berlin, Swiss International Airlines, and British Airways. Visit the ebookers website to find deals on airline tickets and vacation packages.

Airport Parking Options

Airport parking is divided into French-side parking and Swiss-side parking. The Swiss-side parking offers numerous options, including two short-stay parking areas if you are traveling for less than five days. The airport also offers four long-term lots that are all within walking distance from the passenger terminals.

Getting to the Airport

If you don't want to leave your car at the airport while you travel, you can get from Basel to the airport by taxicab or by public transport. Three cab companies transport passengers from Basel to the airport—Airport Taxi, Taxi am EuroAirport, and Taxi-Zentrale AG Basel. Cab fare from the city to the airport costs between CHF 40 and CHF 50. Alternatively, you can take the train to the Basel train station. From there, take bus number 50 to the airport.

Airport Dining Options

If you want to grab a bite to eat before your flight, the airport offers plenty of dining options. If you're looking for a quick sandwich or snack, visit Côté Café, Pains à la ligne, or Crousti-Café, or pick up something at one of the airport's numerous Grab and Go carts. If you're looking for a full-service restaurant, you can relax and enjoy a meal at Au 5ème before you board your flight from Basel.

Travel to Amsterdam Airport

Amsterdam Airport, also known as Schipol Airport, is located nine miles to the south-west of Amsterdam's centre. Amsterdam airport is in the top five airports in Europe in terms of flights and handles almost 50 million passengers each year. Find great offers on flights to Amsterdam on Ebookers.com or simply enter 'Flights Amsterdam' into our mobile app.

Amsterdam Airport is connected to Amsterdam via rail and road. Trains offer a reliable form of transport and direct trains run to and from Amsterdam every 10 to 15 minutes between 6:00am and 12:30am. The journey takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Buses are an economical form of transport and stop at many hotels as well as central Amsterdam. The journey to central Amsterdam takes around 30 minutes. At the weekends the bus service is less frequent. Taxis are available at the airport. Although convenient, especially if travelling with a lot of luggage this is the most expensive option and at peak times traffic can be heavy.

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its cobbled streets and tall gabled houses that line picturesque canals. The city also boasts some outstanding museums. The Rijiksmuseum houses many famous paintings including the Night Watch by Rembrandt. The Van Gogh museum not only displays many paintings by Van Gogh but also a fascinating collection of the letters Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. For those who prefer a quirkier offering, Amsterdam has plenty of unusual museums including a houseboat museum and a sex museum. To view flights from Basel to Amsterdam as well as other routes, click onto ebookers.com.