Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Basel is six hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DTW to BSL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTW and BSL:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
R 5,205 is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,513. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to BSL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DTW to BSL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Basel's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to central Basel
From Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, Basel is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Basel. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Basel is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW 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 corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
