Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Madrid and Basel are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from five weekly Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
Leave enough time to make your MAD to BSL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Basel (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With an impressive 83.75% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time record for MAD to BSL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and BSL:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
R 566 is the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,106. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to BSL, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAD to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Get on the fast track to 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to central Basel
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Basel. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Basel. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD 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 you should also see. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are highlights.