Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Portland.
Your PDX to BSL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a sought-after stop between PDX and BSL.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BSL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Basel and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Basel. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Basel is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to BSL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.
