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.

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.

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.

$532 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Basel in 2026/27

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8:05 pm - 9:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

6:25 pm - 7:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$618Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 15

8:05 pm - 9:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$623Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

8:05 pm - 5:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$625Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

8:05 pm - 5:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$643Turkish Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

8:05 pm - 9:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

6:25 pm - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$675Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 29

11:16 am - 5:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

24h 14m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$704Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

11:16 am - 9:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

40h 34m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$716Turkish Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

1:53 pm - 2:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

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

13h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$717Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 29

1:53 pm - 10:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:40 am - 10:24 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 29

11:16 am - 5:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

24h 14m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul

10:45 am - 6:00 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$756Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Basel

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Lufthansa

Jan 19

DTW1:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 07m

2 stops

BSL2:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Jan 29

BSL6:40 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

13h 35m

1 stop

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$717

Lufthansa

Jan 19

DTW1:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 07m

2 stops

BSL10:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Jan 29

BSL6:40 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

21h 44m

2 stops

DTW10:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$721

Lufthansa

Nov 1

DTW4:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 55m

1 stop

BSL10:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Nov 6

BSL8:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

48h 15m

2 stops

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$971

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Basel

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Dec 5

DTW6:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 04m

2 stops

BSL7:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Dec 12

BSL2:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

39h 04m

2 stops

DTW11:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$826

United Airlines

Mar 4

DTW10:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 35m

2 stops

BSL12:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 15

BSL8:10 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

31h 58m

2 stops

DTW11:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$855

United Airlines

Dec 4

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 00m

2 stops

BSL9:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Dec 11

BSL6:40 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

13h 35m

1 stop

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$899

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/4

8:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/15

6:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$618

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

8:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/10

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$623

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/5

8:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 12/12

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$625

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/6

8:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 12/12

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$643

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/19

8:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/29

6:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$675

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

11:16 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/10

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$704

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/6

11:16 am-9:50 am

2 stops40h 34m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 12/12

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$716

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DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/19

1:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/29

6:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$717

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/19

1:53 pm-10:00 am

2 stops14h 07m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/29

6:40 am-10:24 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$721

DetroitBasel

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/5

11:16 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 12/12

10:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$756

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Fastest flight time	14h 06m
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The best one-way flight to Basel from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $532. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Basel found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $618.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Basel takes 14h 06m

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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 14h 06m.
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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