Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Bristol.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BRS to BSL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating BRS to BSL flights, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRS and BSL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
R 641 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,093. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BRS to BSL, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BRS to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BRS reach their destination on time.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BRS. Whether you have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you're getting in on a late Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BSL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to central Basel
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Basel. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Basel. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bristol Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRS to BSL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.
