Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Basel?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 40m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Basel?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 03m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Basel?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $669.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Basel?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Basel?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Basel were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Basel?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Basel.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?

The required travel and health documents for your Basel trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:05 pm - 5:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 10m1 stop Istanbul

6:10 pm - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$713Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

8:05 pm - 5:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 10m1 stop Istanbul

6:10 pm - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$714Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

6:10 pm - 1:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

13h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 1:16 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 16m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$722Delta

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

8:55 pm - 9:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

30h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 am - 7:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$724Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 27

10:21 am - 3:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

23h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

8:15 pm - 11:25 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$726British Airways

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

8:35 pm - 5:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 1:16 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 16m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$727Delta

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4:15 pm - 4:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 am - 2:15 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$729United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Fri, Jan 15

10:15 am - 9:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

2:00 pm - 1:16 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 16m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$731Delta

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6:10 pm - 1:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

13h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:10 am - 7:54 amBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$733Delta

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11:05 am - 4:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

23h 00m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:40 pm - 5:40 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$736United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12

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32h 54m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,174Delta

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9:20 pm - 9:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

30h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:30 am - 5:19 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 49m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,175Delta

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10:00 am - 9:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:25 pm - 1:25 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,178Delta

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2:59 pm - 9:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

12h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 pm - 11:35 amBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,183Multiple Airlines

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4:00 pm - 10:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

12h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

11:00 am - 9:30 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,184Multiple Airlines

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1:55 pm - 10:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:00 am - 9:30 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,195Air Canada

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

12:52 pm - 9:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 23m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

10:30 am - 9:30 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,216Multiple Airlines

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10:30 pm - 9:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

29h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

2:25 pm - 11:35 amBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,238Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

4:00 pm - 2:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 6:05 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,259Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

1:55 pm - 10:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 1:55 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,262Multiple Airlines

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Nov 29

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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37h 15m

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Dec 28

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$722

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Jan 15

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13h 16m

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17h 20m

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Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Sun 10/18

8:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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10:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$724

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/29

10:21 am-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 12/7

8:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$726

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Tue 12/29

8:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/15

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$727

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Mon 12/28

4:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/15

6:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$729

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

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Tue 12/29

10:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 1/18

2:00 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop29h 16m

$731

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Mon 12/28

6:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

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Wed 1/13

10:10 am-7:54 am

2 stops27h 44m

$733

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Mon 12/28

11:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/12

2:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$736

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The best one-way flight to Basel from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $456. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Basel found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $713.

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Detroit and Basel are 4181.7 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 25m.
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Prices for flights from Detroit to Basel were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Basel?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Basel.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?
The required travel and health documents for your Basel trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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