Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to BSL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and BSL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
247 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at 617 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to BSL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights leaving Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Follow your own route with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Basel is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BSL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
