Does Basel have two airports?

Basel does not have two separate physical airports, but it is served by one unique binational airport—EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP)—which is divided into two distinct, side-by-side, French and Swiss, customs sectors. Located on French soil near Saint-Louis, it serves as the main international hub for Basel, with separate exits for France and Switzerland.

Are MLH and BSL the same airport?

Airport Overview

Flights to EuroAiport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg can be confusing as some airlines will list it as BSL (Basel), while flights from France will list it as MLH (Mulhouse). The airport also has a third code, EAP, although it's used less often.

What is the main airport in Basel?

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (IATA: BSL, MLH, EAP, ICAO: LFSB) is an international airport in the administrative commune of Saint-Louis, in the French Alsace part of the Trinational Eurodistrict of Basel.

Is there only one Basel airport?

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. Its quirky atmosphere, scenic river Rhine, and tons of historic sites may make you want to fly to Basel right away, and the best part is, travelling to Basel is not a hassle. In fact, the city is served by three airports.

Which airport do you fly into for Basel?

Airports near Basel

The nearest airport to Basel is Basel (BSL). Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe operates a bus from Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft to Basel, Kannenfeldplatz every 15 minutes. Tickets cost SFr 2 - SFr 4 and the journey takes 10 min. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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Can you fly direct to Basel from the UK?

There are a number of direct flights to Basel from the United Kingdom. EasyJet offers direct flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester. Basel flights from Manchester, Gatwick and London Luton leave daily, while flights from Edinburgh depart every day except Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Which airport does easyJet fly into in Basel?

easyJet flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL).

Which airport in Basel does Ryanair use?

When you fly London to Basel you'll arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, which is located just outside Basel city centre. EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg airport is 3.5 km northwest of Basel in Switzerland, 20 km southeast of Mulhouse in France and 46 km southwest of Freiburg in Germany.

Is Basel airport closed in 2026?

In spring 2026, EuroAirport's main runway will be refurbished and temporarily closed from April 15 to May 20, 2026.

Which airport does BA fly to in Basel?

Once you touch down at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, you're an 18-minute drive from the city centre, and taxis can easily be found outside Arrivals.

Which airport is best for Basel Switzerland?

Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport is jointly operated by France and Switzerland, and offers passengers a wide range of catering and shopping options. You can reach the city centre of Basel, which is just five kilometres away, quickly and conveniently by bus or taxi.

Do Ryanair fly to Basel in Switzerland?

Cheap flights to Basel (BSL) from £14.99 | Ryanair.com.

Is Basel part of France or Switzerland?

Basel is in Switzerland, located in the northwest corner, but it sits right where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet, making it a major hub for all three countries, with its metropolitan area (Trinational Eurodistrict of Basel) extending into France and Germany.
 

Why is Basel so expensive?

Cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel are the most expensive due to high demand and limited availability. Smaller cities such as Lausanne and Zug offer slightly more affordable options, but prices remain high compared to global standards.

Is Basel more French or German?

The official language of Basel is German, but the main spoken language is Basel German, the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.

Can you enter France from Basel airport?

The airport is divided in two, one half serves the French side and the other half serves Switzerland. There are two customs offices inside and the border is in the centre of the airport.

What is the difference between BSL and MLH airport?

Back then the airport even had two 3 letter codes. MLH for the French side and BSL for the Swiss one. An air France flight from Paris would always go to MLH.

Who flies out of Basel, Switzerland?

Popular airlines with direct flights from Basel

• easyJet. Fly from Basel (BSL) Palma. Direct flights every day. ...
• Wizz Air. Fly from Basel (BSL) Skopje. ...
• SunExpress. Fly from Basel (BSL) Antalya. ...
• ASL Airlines. Fly from Basel (MLH) Algiers. ...
• Pegasus. Fly from Basel (BSL) Istanbul. ...
• Norwegian. Fly from Basel (BSL) Oslo.

Is Basel airport Swiss or French?

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is unusual in the fact that it is run by two countries, France and Switzerland. While the airport is entirely within France, the airport terminal is split into a French sector and Swiss sector, enabling entry procedures to be carried out for both countries.

What is the 40 minute rule for Ryanair?

Ryanair's 40-minute rule is a strict policy that requires passengers to complete all check-in and bag-drop procedures at the airport no later than 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time, or risk being denied boarding without a refund and potentially incurring a significant "missed departure fee" (around €100/£100) to move to a later flight. This applies even if you've checked in online but need to drop bags, as bag-drop desks close 40 mins prior, and it helps Ryanair maintain punctuality, but it means you must be at the gate (and through security) at least 30 minutes before departure to avoid penalties for delays, notes Ryanair Help Centre. 

Which Basel airport does easyJet fly to?

Find flexible easyJet flights to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport.

What is the best time of year to visit Basel?

Spring (March to May)

The season of spring is a sign of a warmer climate and many people look forward to it. Blooming flowers add to the beauty of the season, and makes Basel a very vibrant and colourful city.

What was the worst EasyJet incident?

EasyJet Flight 6074 was a scheduled flight on 15 September 2006 from Alicante, Spain, to Bristol, United Kingdom, on an Airbus A319-111. The flight suffered severe electrical failures during its flight and, as a result, it nearly collided with an American Airlines Boeing 777.

How far is Basel Airport to city Centre?

The distance between Basel and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (EAP) is 5 km.

Is Basel close to Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 83 km. The road distance is 85.8 km. How do I travel from Zurich to Basel without a car? The best way to get from Zurich to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs SFr 3 - SFr 6.