EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
Bâle / Mulhouse, France
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
Europe's only binational airport serving three countries.
- ›The only airport in the world jointly administered by two countries—France and Switzerland.
- ›Operates under two IATA codes: BSL (Swiss sector) and MLH (French sector).
- ›Founded by a Franco-Swiss treaty signed on 4 July 1949.
- ›Physically located entirely on French soil despite being a Swiss co-administered facility.
- ›Serves residents of three countries: France, Switzerland, and Germany.
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is a unique binational airport jointly operated by France and Switzerland, opened in 1953 and situated on French soil near Saint-Louis, Alsace. It serves three countries simultaneously — France, Switzerland, and Germany — making it one of the most internationally distinctive airports in Europe. As the main gateway to the Upper Rhine region, it handles over 8 million passengers annually and is a major hub for low-cost carriers including easyJet.
- French Sector — The main terminal sector handling the majority of flights, accessible from the French side via the D1083 road.
- Swiss Sector — A dedicated sector with direct customs-free access from Switzerland via a private road from the A35/H2 motorway, allowing passengers to bypass French border controls.
- Direct bus service to Basel SBB railway station (Bus No. 50, operated by BVB)
- Shuttle bus to Mulhouse city centre and Mulhouse-Ville train station
- Taxi services available from both French and Swiss sector exits
- Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt
- Private shuttle and hotel transfer services
- Tram connection via Basel tram network from Basel SBB after bus transfer
- Sheraton Basel Hotel (Basel city centre)
- Ibis Basel Bahnhof
- Mercure Hotel Basel Eurairport Saint-Louis
- Holiday Inn Express Basel Airport
- Novotel Basel Aéroport Saint-Louis
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a mix of international fast food, Swiss and French brasserie-style cafés, and grab-and-go options across both sectors. Airside dining includes brands such as Paul bakery and various bistros offering regional Alsatian specialities. Just outside the airport in Saint-Louis and across the border in Basel, travellers can explore a rich culinary scene featuring flammekueche, Swiss rösti, and fine Franco-German cuisine.
- If travelling to or from Switzerland, use the dedicated Swiss sector road and entrance to avoid French customs — it saves significant time.
- Bus No. 50 to Basel SBB is the most reliable and affordable public transport link and runs frequently throughout the day.
- Check whether your flight departs from the French or Swiss sector before arriving — they have separate check-in areas and entrances.
- The airport sits on French soil but Swiss francs and euros are both widely accepted across the terminal.
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Basel–Mulhouse International Airport, commercially known as EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg or simply EuroAirport, is a Franco-Swiss international airport located in France, in the administrative commune of Saint-Louis, Hésingue, and Blotzheim, in the French Alsace part of the Trinational Eurodistrict of Basel. It is 4.7 km (2.9 mi) west of the tripoint of France, Germany, and Switzerland, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northwest of the city of Basel in Switzerland, 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Mulhouse in France, and 46 km (29 mi) south-southwest of Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany. The airport is jointly administered by France and Switzerland, governed by a 1949 international convention. It is the only binational airport in the world. The airport serves as a base for easyJet Switzerland and mainly features flights to European metropolitan and leisure destinations.
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