Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Basel is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 17:55.
To ensure you get on your SAW to BSL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SAW to BSL flights is Pegasus Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SAW and BSL:
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Pristina Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SAW. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Consider booking a hotel near BSL if you're on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport about three weeks in advance of 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 using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Basel. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to BSL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.


