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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.

Only easyJet operates flights between Madrid and Basel.

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

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
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $154 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $225 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $61–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 1% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Madrid to Basel route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $206 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $268, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Basel flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $233. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Basel are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $36, which is 76% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 5h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 51m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Basel range from $170 to $312, with an average of $233 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.