Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Basel.
Flights from BSL to IST start from 10:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BSL to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BSL and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is Rs21,911. A return fare is currently Rs45,064. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BSL to IST, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BSL to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BSL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport from central Basel, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.