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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Basel:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 11:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:10 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Basel.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Basel takes 2h 15m, covering 737 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Basel range from $164 to $308, with an average of $227 over the past 12 months. Anything below $164 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $227 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $154 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $219 for nonstop.

easyJet is the only airline operating Madrid to Basel flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Basel flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Basel are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Madrid to Basel usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Basel route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Basel most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Madrid to Basel. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $196 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $271, a difference of $75.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between Madrid and Basel.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 11m via Valencia (VLC) and 5h 13m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Among airlines operating Madrid to Basel flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.