Basel · Switzerland
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is a bi-national airport located on French territory, roughly 6 km north-west of Basel, Switzerland, and 22 km south-east of Mulhouse, France. It consists of a single integrated terminal building divided into Swiss and French customs sectors. The airport serves as a primary international gateway for the trinational Upper Rhine region across Switzerland, France, and Germany.
Terminaux
- Main Terminal (Swiss Sector)
- Handles departures, arrivals, and ground transport for passengers travelling to or from Switzerland under Swiss customs rules.
- Main Terminal (French Sector)
- Handles departures, arrivals, and ground transport for passengers travelling to or from France and Germany under Schengen and French customs rules.
Arrivée
Arrivals disembark into a unified terminal building, after which passengers choose either the Swiss or French sector exit based on their final destination.
- Follow overhead signage towards immigration control after exiting the aircraft.
- Pass through border control checks where Schengen passport regulations apply.
- Proceed to the central baggage reclaim area to collect checked luggage.
- Select either the Swiss exit or French exit corridor depending on your onward transport and customs declaration needs.
- Exit into the public arrivals hall where buses, taxis, and car rental outlets are organized by sector.
Se rendre en ville
Train
BVB (Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe)
Bus line 50 connects the Swiss sector directly to Basel SBB railway station with high-frequency service throughout the day.
- Durée:
- roughly 15-20 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically 4-6 CHF
Bus
Distribus
Bus line 11 links the French sector to Saint-Louis railway station for regional rail services into France.
- Durée:
- roughly 10-15 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically 2-4 EUR
Taxi
Basel Airport Taxis
Taxi ranks are positioned immediately outside the arrivals exit on both the Swiss and French sides.
- Durée:
- roughly 15-25 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- typically 50-70 CHF to central Basel
Bus
FlixBus / Regional operators
Direct coach services operate from the airport to Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany.
- Durée:
- roughly 45-60 minutes to Freiburg
- Coût indicatif:
- typically 10-20 EUR
Correspondances & transferts
Connections take place within a single terminal building, but transferring between sectors requires passing through internal customs points.
- Schengen-to-Schengen transfers remain within the secure departures zone without repeating security.
- Transfers involving non-Schengen destinations require border control clearance.
- Passengers switching between Swiss and French sector flights can use designated pedestrian passages inside the terminal.
Wi-Fi & connectivité
Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout all passenger areas of the terminal.
- Connect your device to the network named EuroAirport.
- Accept the terms of service on the landing portal to gain access.
- Re-authentication may be required after extended periods of inactivity.
Argent, cartes & pourboires
Both Swiss Francs (CHF) and Euros (EUR) are accepted across terminal facilities.
- ATMs in the Swiss sector dispense Swiss Francs, while those in the French sector dispense Euros.
- Currency exchange counters are situated in both the departure and arrival halls.
- Major payment cards are universally accepted at shops, ticket machines, and restaurants.
Restauration
A range of food and drink outlets is available landside and airside in both sectors.
- Bakeries and coffee shops are located in the public arrivals and departures areas.
- Sit-down dining options and bars are situated in the departure hall past security.
- Outlets offer a mixture of Swiss, French, and international food options.
Salons & repos
A shared lounge facility is available to eligible airline passengers and walk-in guests.
- The EuroAirport Skyview Lounge is located in the departure area post-security.
- Day passes can be purchased directly at the lounge entrance subject to space.
- Facilities include comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and work areas.
Hôtels d'aéroport
Several hotel properties are located near the airport boundary and in nearby Saint-Louis and Basel.
- Hotels are situated within a short shuttle or taxi ride in Saint-Louis (France) and Blotzheim.
- Basel city centre provides extensive hotel accommodation reachable within 20 minutes by public bus.
- Select nearby hotels provide complimentary shuttle transfers for guests.
Bagages & douane
Standard baggage services including reclaim, lost property assistance, and storage are available.
- Baggage reclaim carousels are located centrally prior to the customs exits.
- Lost luggage desks are managed by airline handling agents inside the baggage hall.
- Baggage storage services can be arranged via the airport service desk in the central hall.
Famille & accessibilité
The terminal provides basic amenities for passengers travelling with young children.
- Baby changing units are located inside main toilet blocks across both sectors.
- Lifts and ramps provide step-free access across all floor levels for pushchairs.
- Dedicated children's play areas are available in the departure lounge after security.
Installations
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs (CHF & EUR)
- Currency Exchange
- Car Rental Desks
- Skyview Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Duty Free Shopping
Urgence & sécurité
Numéro d'urgence local: 112 (General European Emergency), 117 (Swiss Police), 144 (Swiss Ambulance).
- For urgent medical aid inside the terminal, notify any airport staff member or visit the airport medical station.
- For lost passports, contact border police officers on site or your national embassy in Bern or Paris.
- Police officers patrol both the Swiss and French sectors of the terminal continuously.
Avant de partir
- Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
- Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
- Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
- Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
- Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
- Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
- Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
- Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.
Sources officielles
Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.
- EuroAirport Official WebsiteSource aéroportuaire officielle
- State Secretariat for Migration SEMSource gouvernementale
- Federal Customs and Border Security BAZGSource gouvernementale
- Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe BVBSource de transport officielle
- SBB CFF FFS Swiss Federal RailwaysSource de transport officielle
Guide mis à jour le 26 octobre 2026
Les informations sur l'aéroport peuvent changer. Vérifiez les attributions de terminaux, les horaires, les tarifs, les conditions d'entrée et les heures d'ouverture auprès du fournisseur officiel avant de voyager.
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