Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport

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General information

Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is an airport in Saint-Louis (France) shared by the countries Switzerland and France. The largest city near the airport is Basel in Switzerland. Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is also known as EuroAirport and has more than one IATA airport code (BSL, MLH, EAP). Many flights at the airport are operated by easyJet Switzerland and Wizz Air. Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is divided into a Swiss sector and a French sector, however after the security check you will enter the same area. Upon arrival at the airport, you can choose to leave the airport via the Swiss or French exit.

Where is Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport situated?

The airport is located just northwest of Basel and south of Mulhouse and Freiburg. Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is easily accessible by car due to its convenient location right next to the A35, via the exit EuroAirport of this motorway you will get to the airport building within a minute. The Swiss sector of the airport is accessible via Route Douanière, a Swiss road on French territory.

How many terminals does Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport have?

The airport terminal is large and modern, divided into a Swiss sector and a French sector. There is a border crossing right in the middle of the terminal on the first floor where the check-in desks are located. If employees are present, you must identify yourself to cross the border. If not, you can move freely between both parts which are identical to each other. On the ground floor (Arrivals) it is not possible to walk from one side to the other, but there is an information desk for inquiries right in the middle.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Basel

Fastest - Taxi
50 CHF / 12 min

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Cheapest - Public transport
6.60 CHF per person / 18 min

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Door to Door - Taxi
50 CHF / 12 min

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Flexibility - Car rental
from € 33 per day

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A good alternative for flying to or from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Switzerland.

Airport
Distance
Zurich Airport 79km
Strasbourg Airport (France) 105km
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) 138km
Friedrichshafen Airport (Germany) 149km
Stuttgart Airport (Germany) 174km
Geneva Airport 186km

Which airlines fly from and to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet Switzerland
  • Wizz Air brand logo
    Wizz Air
  • Lufthansa brand logo
    Lufthansa
  • British Airways brand logo
    British Airways
  • Iberia brand logo
    Iberia
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.

Activities

Activity

Zurich: City Tour with Lake Cruise + Optional FIFA Museum

Combine a sightseeing tour of Switzerland's largest city with a cruise on Lake Zurich. Get an overview of the city by bus, explore the Old Town on foot, and discover the city's highlights by boat.
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From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg, Ribeauvillé

During this day trip, you will travel in a minibus from Basel to the beautiful Alsace region in France. You will visit Colmar, the medieval Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé.
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From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne with Optional Scenic Cruise

Explore Lucerne, the most charming city in Switzerland. Get enthralled by the beauty of the iconic Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, the Old Town, or an optional panorama cruise.
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