Cheap flights from Istanbul to Basel from $66 IST, SAW → BSL, MLH, ZBA, ZDH
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH), Basel Bad Railway Station (ZBA), Basel SBB station (ZDH)
The cheapest return found recently is $124 with Pegasus Airlines, 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $66 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $66, Pegasus Airlines, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $124, 28 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $132 to $172
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $122 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $132 to $172.
Cheapest return found recently
$124
28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · Return leaves 2:30 p.m. · 6 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$124
28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · Return leaves 2:30 p.m. · 6 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$124 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$122 20 Dec – 10 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $98 to $133.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 20 Nov to 7 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
222 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 28 Nov | $140 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 6 Dec | $180 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $122 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $135 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $130 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $132 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $124 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $172 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $170 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $142 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $206 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 | $207 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jun 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | $136 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $122.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$66
24 May 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · 3 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$66
24 May 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Leaves 10:40 a.m. · 3 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$66 24 May 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$65 7 Jun 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 28 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $127.
28 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 24 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2027 | $66 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jun 2027 | $65 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $65.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Basel
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Basel?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 53% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $261 | $208 | +111% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $214 | $140 | +73% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $142 | $120 | +15% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $124 | $98 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $128 | $110 | +3% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $130 | $121 | +5% | 43 |
| 180+ days | $212 | $136 | +71% | 34 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 28 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Istanbul → Zurich
75 km from Basel
$105
$19 less than flying to Basel
2 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · SAW → ZRH · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Istanbul → Strasbourg
115 km from Basel
$284
$160 more than flying to Basel
31 Aug 2027 – 14 Sept 2027 · IST → XER · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Istanbul → Zurich
75 km from Basel
$63
$3 less than flying to Basel
20 Nov · SAW → ZRH · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Basel?
The cheapest return found recently is $124 with Pegasus Airlines, 28 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $122 with Ajet, 20 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $132 to $172.
How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Basel?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $66 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 May 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $65 with Pegasus Airlines, 7 Jun 2027, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Basel?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $122, 20 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. June 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $65, 7 Jun 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Basel?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 53% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Basel?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $124 with Pegasus Airlines, 28 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $66 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Basel?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 24 May 2027, takes 3 h 10 min from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Basel?
Between 20 Nov and 7 Jun 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 11 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 1 and Ajet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work