- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Basel to Madrid depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 745 miles (1200 km) distance in 2h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 745 miles (1200 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$172
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$567
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
5 h 21 m
Flights on Sep 05
54
Distance
1200 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Madrid will cost around $567 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Madrid without transferring at least once.
VY6261+
06200
VY6261+
06190
U21029+
06320
U27102+
06200
U21029+
06020
AF1393 · AF1100
KL1948 · KL1509
KL1946 · KL1507
KL1942 · KL1503
BA765+
BA7053Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$533 Average price | $177 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 33m Average total duration 26h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Madrid:
A train is $161 (€130) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Madrid costing on average $177 (€143).
A train is $516 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Madrid costing on average $533 (€431).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 31m.
Bus takes on average 26h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Madrid flights for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1948 · KL1505 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h55 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1507 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 25h05 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1509 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1501 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h00 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1503 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h40 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA456 | 9:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h10 | 9:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763+ BA7053 | 9:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h10 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
U21029+ 06320 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h46 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1509 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21029+ 06110 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h19 | 1:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1507 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h05 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1505 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h55 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1503 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h40 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21029+ 06020 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h12 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7195 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7053 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h05 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA462 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h35 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7057 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h40 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7069 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7059 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h00 | 8:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7055 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h40 | 2:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7065 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h00 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA464 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h30 | 8:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7061 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h35 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA460 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h15 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA7067 | 6:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h50 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1517+ 06200 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h27 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
KL1944 · KL1509 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h10 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1505 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1507 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h20 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 · KL1501 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h15 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1800 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1048+ 06190 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h35 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
AF1193 · AF1048+ 06200 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h07 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
AF1193 · AF1100 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h40 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1400 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h40 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1648+ 06180 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h47 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
AF1193 · AF1300 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h45 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1203+ LH1132+ 06190 | 11:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h10 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
LH1203+ LH1132+ 06200 | 11:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h42 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
LH1203+ LH1130+ 06200 | 11:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h42 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
BA761+ BA7057 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h20 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761+ BA7067 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h30 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761+ BA7061 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h15 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761+ BA7059 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h40 | 8:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761 · BA464 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h10 | 8:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761+ BA7197 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h04 | 11:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761+ BA7065 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA761 · BA462 | 11:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h15 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261+ 06190 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h45 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1501 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h05 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261+ 06200 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h17 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1300 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h55 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1507 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1100 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h50 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1509 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h00 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1400 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5535+ 06200 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h17 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
U27102+ 06200 | 3:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h37 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Basel to Madrid flights use the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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