Manchester to Basel-Mulhouse flights

How long are flights from Manchester to Basel Mulhouse?

On average, direct flights from Manchester to Basel Mulhouse take 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 584 miles.

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

British citizens do not require a visa to travel to Basel Mulhouse in Switzerland. However, you need a valid passport to enter the country. Other passport holders in the UK should check entry requirements with the nearest Swiss Diplomatic mission.

Is there a time change from Manchester to Basel Mulhouse?

Central European Time in Basel is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in Manchester.

Here are some airlines that make regular trips from Manchester to Basel Mulhouse:

• Air France, the French national airline.
• Austrian Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Austria.
• British Airways, flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom.
• Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s national air operator.
• EasyJet, a British low-cost airline.
• Eurowings, German airline that offers low-cost airfares.
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Netherlands' national airline.
• Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline.
• Swiss International Air Lines, Switzerland's flag carrier airline.

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• February is a good time to visit the city. Though the weather is still cold, this is the time of the city's Fasnacht Carnival, an annual winter festival where 18,000 revellers take over Basel. The celebration starts at 4 am on the first carnival day. The old town’s street lights are switched off, so that the only source of light comes from the procession lanterns. Following carnival events are just as magical as this traditional opening ceremony.
• Early December is the cheapest time to go to Basel Mulhouse. You can get good deals in hotels during this off-season period. And the holiday decorations give an enchanted feel to Basel and its Christmas markets at this time.

There is only one main airport in the Manchester area, so all flights will leave from Manchester Airport (MA).

Useful information about Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is 8.6 miles south-west of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – regular trains run from Manchester Piccadilly railway station to the airport, about 20 minutes.
• By taxi – about 35 minutes, depending on traffic.
• By bus – a 24-hour bus service connects the city centre to the airport.
• By tram - Metrolink tram service connects numerous stations throughout Manchester with the airport.

Services: Free Wi-Fi, Runway Visitor Park, shopping, restaurants, and lounge

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (MLH) handles both international and domestic flights in the area.

Useful information about EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is located 2.2 miles north-west of Basel.

How to get to the city from the airport:

• By taxi – 13 to15 minutes.
• By bus – BVB bus service 50 brings you from the airport to the central railway station in the city. Flixbus also runs buses from the airport to the city 5 times a day.

Services: Restaurants, shops, lounge, conference rooms, cash points, nail bar, and kids corner.

• Tour the Basel Museum of Antiquities, an elegant townhouse that exhibits a valuable collection of ancient Etruscan, Roman, Egyptian, and Greek decorative art.
• Enjoy scenic views of the cityscape from the bridges which cross the river Rhine in the old city centre.
• Visit Basel's Hall of Sculptures to see more than 2000 replicas of classic sculptures, including copies of ancient sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens.
• Stroll through Kannenfeldpark, and let your kids explore the wading pool and play areas.
• Head over to the Pharmacy Museum, located in a 15th century house, to discover old alchemy artifacts and laboratory utensils.
• Marvel at the interesting repertoire of musical instruments from the 16th to the 20th century at the Music Museum.
• Stop by the Basel Historical Museum to learn about the archaeology, culture, and history of the city.
• Take a close look at what remains of the ancient city walls at the Spalen Gate.
• View the impressive Gothic architecture of the Basel Minster Cathedral.
• Go to the Fine Arts Museum in Basel to appreciate exquisite paintings and drawings from the 15th to the 17th centuries, including works by the renowned portraitist Hans Holbein.
• Spend some time at Basel Zoo, the largest and oldest zoo in Switzerland.
• Play a game of poker or try your luck at slots and roulette at the Grand Casino Basel, which also has a club, restaurant, and bars.