Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

Flights from Detroit to Basel

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 9h 15m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 15m

Detroit to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey9h 15mVia Paris, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Basel

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DTT Paris (CDG) EAP

Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France

Wed22:45 DTT11:57 CDG1h 18m connection13:15 CDG14:00 EAPAir France

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 15m

DTT Amsterdam (AMS) EAP

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM

Tue22:30 DTT11:46 AMS1h 14m connection13:00 AMS14:07 EAPDelta Air Lines + KLM

7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 9h 37m

DTT Dublin (DUB) EAP

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Ryanair

Wed22:00 DTT09:51 DUB2h 09m connection12:00 DUB14:49 EAPDelta Air Lines + Ryanair

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 49m

DTT Frankfurt (FRA) EAP

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa

Wed20:00 DTT09:36 FRA3h 24m connection13:00 FRA13:45 EAPDelta Air Lines + Lufthansa

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 45m

DTT Munich (MUC) EAP

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~12h 38m

DTT London (LHR) EAP

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways

Self-transfer likely ~11h 57m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 6,735 km4,182 miles
Journey time: 9h 15mon current schedules
Time difference: +6hBasel vs Detroit
Currency in Basel: CHF
Airports: DTW → BSL

Flights from Detroit to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Basel?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam and Dublin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Basel?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,735 km.

Where do you change planes between Detroit and Basel?

The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Detroit and Basel?

Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).

What is the time difference between Detroit and Basel?

Basel is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.

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