Basel-Mulhouse to Dusseldorf flights

How long is the flight from Basel Mulhouse to Dusseldorf?

The flight duration is 1 hour and 25 minutes for direct flights from Basel Mulhouse to Dusseldorf. Depending on routes and flight path, stopover flights average between 3 and 4 hours travel time.

What are the most common stopovers?

The most common stopover airports for cheap flights from Basel Mulhouse to Dusseldorf are Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Paris—Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

What documentation do I need to fly to Dusseldorf from Basel Mulhouse?

Citizens of EEA countries and Switzerland can show a valid photo ID to fly to Dusseldorf from Basel Mulhouse, such as an ID card or passport. Both Switzerland and Germany are within the Schengen Area.

A number of national and low-budget airlines operate cheap flights from Basel Mulhouse to Dusseldorf, including:

• Swiss International Airlines, the national airline of Switzerland, based at Zurich Airport.
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the national airline of the Netherlands, based at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
• Austrian Airlines, the national airline of Austria, based in Vienna.
• Air France, the national airline of France, based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Eurowings, a low-cost affiliate of Lufthansa, Germany's national airline.

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• Visit in December to enjoy Dusseldorf's famous Christmas market, one of Germany's largest.
• April brings balmy spring temperatures and thousands of runners from all over Europe for the popular Dusseldorf Marathon.
• February is a festive time in Dusseldorf, with Carnival Monday in February kicking off colourful festivities lasting until Ash Wednesday.
• The months from June to August bring the best weather and warmest temperatures to Dusseldorf, and a great selection of concerts and outdoor events.

Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France), and Freiburg (Germany) are all served by one major international airport: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP).

Useful information about EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is located 2 miles from Basel and 12 miles from Mulhouse.

How to get to the airport:

• By taxi or car – 10 minutes from Basel's city centre.
• By bus – route 50 from Basel SBB railway station, frequent departures.
• By train – direct train from Basel (25 minutes) or Mulhouse (15 minutes) to Saint-Louis Gare SNCF train station, then a 5-minute shuttle bus to the airport.

Services: free unlimited Wi-Fi, business facilities, tourist information kiosk, special passenger assistance, duty-free shopping, ATMs, currency exchange, a number of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars.

Dusseldorf is served by Germany's third-busiest airport: Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).

Useful information about Dusseldorf International Airport

Dusseldorf International Airport is located approximately 9 miles from the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi or car – roughly 20 minutes to the city centre. Licensed metered taxis available outside arrivals.
• By bus – local bus route 721 leaves around the clock outside the arrivals hall. Journey time to the city centre approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
• By train – S11 to Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof, 12 minutes from Dusseldorf Airport Terminal station, frequent departures.

Services: Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, ATMs, currency exchange, charging stations, pharmacy, bank, postbox, airport hotels, tourist information desk, and a wide range of retail and food outlets.

• Walk the unique Old Town of Dusseldorf, packed with restaurants and bars, iconic gas lamps, and the Burgplatz public square where the castle once stood.
• Walk the beautiful promenade along the banks of the Rhine, and climb the Rhine Tower for fantastic city views.
• Go shopping on the Konigsallee, one of Europe's most renowned districts for high-end fashion stores.
• Visit the shipping museum or the theatre museum for two different elements of Dusseldorf's history.
• Attend the world-famous Carnival celebrations, the annual Night of Museums, or the bustling Cranger Kirmes fun fair every July.
• Get some fresh air or have a picnic at the famous Hofgarten or Nord Park, Dusseldorf's most popular green spaces.
• Taste a local Rhenish dish like mustard-roasted pork, marinated beef with raisins, or pea soup with rye bread at one of the Old Town's many traditional restaurants.