Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
To ensure you get on your TLV to BSL flight, allow 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, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, so getting to Basel (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is EL AL Israel Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
79 € is the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from 164 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from TLV to BSL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
78% of flights that leave from Ben Gurion Intl Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Follow your own route with a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Basel and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to central Basel
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to the centre of Basel has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Basel in March.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport for August if you'd like to visit Basel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TLV 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
You've seen Basel, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Zurich to check off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are highlights.