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.
Terminals
- 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.
Aankomst
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.
Naar de stad reizen
Trein
BVB (Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe)
Bus line 50 connects the Swiss sector directly to Basel SBB railway station with high-frequency service throughout the day.
- Tijd:
- roughly 15-20 minutes
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically 4-6 CHF
Bus
Distribus
Bus line 11 links the French sector to Saint-Louis railway station for regional rail services into France.
- Tijd:
- roughly 10-15 minutes
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically 2-4 EUR
Taxi
Basel Airport Taxis
Taxi ranks are positioned immediately outside the arrivals exit on both the Swiss and French sides.
- Tijd:
- roughly 15-25 minutes
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically 50-70 CHF to central Basel
Bus
FlixBus / Regional operators
Direct coach services operate from the airport to Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany.
- Tijd:
- roughly 45-60 minutes to Freiburg
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically 10-20 EUR
Verbindingen & transfers
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 & verbonden blijven
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.
Geld, kaarten & fooien
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.
Eten & drinken
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.
Lounges & rust
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.
Luchthavenhotels
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.
Bagage & 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.
Familie & toegankelijkheid
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.
Voorzieningen
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs (CHF & EUR)
- Currency Exchange
- Car Rental Desks
- Skyview Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Duty Free Shopping
Nood & veiligheid
Lokaal noodnummer: 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.
Voordat je van huis vertrekt
- Controleer de geldigheid van je paspoort en eventuele visa, ETA of vereiste inreisverklaringen.
- Controleer de dag voor vertrek de juiste vertrekterminal op je boardingpass.
- Activeer een reist-eSIM zodat je direct online bent zodra je landt.
- Download offline kaarten en maak een screenshot van je hoteladres en boekingsreferentie.
- Laat je bank weten dat je op reis gaat en neem een reservebetaalkaart mee.
- Sla het lokale noodnummer en het contact van je ambassade op in je telefoon.
- Fotografeer je paspoort en bewaar de kopie op een plek waar je offline bij kunt.
- Controleer de bagagevrijstelling en eventuele verboden artikelen voor je bestemming.
Officiële bronnen
Luchthavenactiviteiten kunnen wijzigen. Bevestig terminals, tarieven en dienstregelingen altijd met de onderstaande officiële bronnen voordat je reist.
- EuroAirport Official WebsiteOfficiële luchthavenbron
- State Secretariat for Migration SEMOverheidsbron
- Federal Customs and Border Security BAZGOverheidsbron
- Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe BVBOfficiële ov-bron
- SBB CFF FFS Swiss Federal RailwaysOfficiële ov-bron
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Land verbonden
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