Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Amsterdam and Basel are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Your AMS to BSL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Basel (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with KLM. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
With 76.19% of services arriving as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to BSL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and BSL include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Reserve a hotel near BSL if you're catching a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Basel and beyond.
Booking your ride from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Basel. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to BSL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you want to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.