Are there direct flights from Madrid to Basel?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.1% of flights from Madrid to Basel were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Basel?

The typical direct flight from Madrid to Basel has a duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1185 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Madrid to Basel come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Madrid to Basel come up with regular frequency. This route is classified as having consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without extended waits.

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To Basel

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October 22 - October 31

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Best

MAD - Basel

99 €

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October 1 - October 20

Earliest

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88 €

59 €

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October 1 - October 19

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October 1 - October 12

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October 20 - October 31

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October 1 - October 31

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Madrid to Basel: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Basel

The journey from Madrid to Basel covers a distance of 1185 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip, though most itineraries involve at least one stop.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Madrid to Basel, fares typically range from $163 to $396, with a median of $252. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Basel is typically in December, with a median fare of $77. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $80, followed by March at a median of $86. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower fares on this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Madrid to Basel are available, you will most likely have a layover.

A typical journey from Madrid to Basel, including connections, takes approximately 6h 15m. This duration accounts for the common need to connect, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Basel

Regular price: €76 - €247

Prices for flights from Madrid to Basel are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Basel is typically between 76 EUR and 247 EUR. The current lowest deal is 57 EUR for travel from Oct 22-Oct 31, offered by Kayak.

now 57 €

Low 76 €

High 247 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Basel

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Eap is December, with a median price of $77. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $311. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

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Flights from 77 €

July

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Flights from 311 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Basel

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Basel

Thu, Aug 27

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MAD - Basel

Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

Wizz Air

222 €

117 €

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Tue, Sep 1

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MAD - Basel

Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

Iberia Express

182 €

111 €

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MAD - Basel

Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

186 €

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Thu, Sep 3

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Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

186 €

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Fri, Sep 4

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Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

187 €

112 €

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Wed, Sep 9

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MAD - Basel

Madrid (MAD) - Basel (BSL)

easyJet UK

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107 €

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7 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 30

228 € → 129 €

44%

6 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 30

223 € → 127 €

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6 nights

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201 € → 107 €

47%

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204 € → 111 €

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Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Basel

Madrid - Basel route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Basel are below the typical level, with deals around $57.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $77.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 6h 15m

The median flight duration from Madrid to Basel is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 15.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is the cheapest departure airport for flights from Madrid to Basel.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Basel main airports to arrive at

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Madrid to Basel.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR (MLH)

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Madrid to Basel.

📍 ~7 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Airports nearby Basel used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

Consider BSL as it is the primary Swiss-side code for the same physical EuroAirport as EAP.

📍 ~10 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR (MLH)

MLH is the French-side code for the same physical EuroAirport as EAP, often used for French domestic flights.

📍 ~10 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Airport is a major international hub with extensive global network and excellent direct train connections.

📍 ~75 km from Basel (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Strasbourg (SXB)

Strasbourg is an alternative for French domestic and European low-cost routes, accessible via motorway or rail.

📍 ~110 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Bern (BRN)

Bern is geographically close to Basel, offering a small, efficient terminal with very fast processing times.

📍 ~70 km from Basel (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Basel

Historically, the best time to book flights from Madrid to Basel is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $111. In comparison, booking 28-59 days out saw average prices of $114, while booking 7-13 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $174.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Basel is considered to be $163 or less. The median price for this route was $252. Prices typically start to increase significantly above the $163 threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $396 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Basel include December, January, and March. In December, the median price was $77, while in January, it was $80. March also offered a median price of $86, making these months generally more affordable than the annual median price of $252 for the route.

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