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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9
Washington, D.C. BWIBasel BSL
£229
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Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. BWIBasel BSL
£280
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£303
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1 stop
Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£313
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1 stop
Sun, Mar 8
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£315
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1 stop
Thu, Mar 5
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£319
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Wed, Mar 4 – Mon, Mar 9
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£520
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9 – Thu, Mar 12
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£527
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£563
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£579
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£584
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Sun, Mar 8 – Thu, Mar 12
Washington, D.C. IADBasel BSL
£609
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How much do flights to Basel cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£229

Cheapest round-trip

£520

Average round-trip

£576

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Wizz Air

Getting from Basel airport to the city center

Fastest options: Bus 50 direct to Basel SBB station. Best value: public bus services offering affordable connections.

Basel is served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP), a unique trinational airport located 6 km northwest of the city center on French territory. This airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via direct bus services, taxis, and private transfers. The airport serves Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France), and Freiburg (Germany), with separate Swiss and French sectors. Journey times to Basel city center are typically short, making it one of the most accessible airports in the region.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

CHF 5 (single ticket fare)

every 7–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest public transport

15-25 min

CHF 40-CHF 55 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

CHF 35-CHF 50 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

CHF 60-CHF 90 (pre-booked fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

CHF 50-CHF 100 (daily rate; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

20-30 min

CHF 5-CHF 15 (advance booking recommended)

limited departures (traffic dependent)

budget long-distance travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in CHF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus 50 departs from the Swiss sector of EuroAirport and accepts Swiss travel passes and tickets.
  • The airport is located on French territory; travelers exiting via the French sector may need different transport options.
  • Taxi fares are metered and may vary based on traffic conditions and final destination within Basel.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Basel

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Average flights per week
399
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Black Forest - Eiger, Switzerland - Lake Geneva

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Basel

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Wizz AirWZZW6No
LufthansaDLHLHNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Basel

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C-1°C
February6°C0°C
March11°C2°C
April15°C5°C
May18°C8°C
June23°C12°C
July25°C14°C
August25°C14°C
September21°C11°C
October16°C7°C
November10°C3°C
December6°C0°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
8°C1°C
15 Feb
88%
3°C-2°C
Monday
9 Feb
9°C2°C
16 Feb
88%
0°C-3°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
10°C1°C
17 Feb
65%
1°C-5°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
12°C7°C
18 Feb
82%
2°C0°C
Thursday
12 Feb
85%
9°C5°C
19 Feb
89%
5°C0°C
Friday
13 Feb
77%
10°C5°C
20 Feb
74%
2°C-2°C
Saturday
14 Feb
82%
5°C1°C
21 Feb
88%
4°C-2°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Basel. Book your trip to arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air, Lufthansa, easyJet, Ryanair, and TAP Portugal. Washington, D.C. and Basel have 399 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Basel, consider visiting Black Forest, Eiger, Switzerland, and Lake Geneva.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Manchester, Budapest, Bucharest, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Pristina, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tirana, Sofia, Iași, Barcelona, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Belgrade, Cluj-Napoca, Bristol, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Madrid.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
What airports are near Basel?
The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Bern, Dole–Jura, St. Gallen–Altenrhein.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Basel?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Basel with Wizz Air, Lufthansa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Basel?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Basel, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Basel?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Basel, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional
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