Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Bilbao and Basel are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to BSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
EasyJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BIO to BSL flights is easyJet.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BIO and BSL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
R 544 is currently the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,127. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BIO to BSL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BIO to BSL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIO. Whether you have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BSL:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Basel in March.
The warmest month in Basel is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is easy to fall in love with, 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 you on the move. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.