EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Saint-Louis
"The security check is more faster on french side ;)"(11 Tips)
"The Swiss side has more shops, more choice and a cleaner atmosphere."(6 Tips)
"Nice and small airport."(5 Tips)
"Interesting, the airport exits into both France and Switzerland."(3 Tips)
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Amit GaharwarNovember 14, 2014If you are going to Basel city centre, definitely take BUS #50. Cabs are expensive. Take tickets from BVB(green box) ticket machines. Make sure you have Swiss francs in coins or a Maestro debit card.Upvote49Downvote
El RocketmanOctober 5, 2013When your flight's gate is open, try not to wait in line behind 80 other people. You're not gonna fly any faster, you won't loose your seat and you won't look like a moron. Try it.Upvote63DownvoteUpvoted Feb 27
Go through security on the French side, much faster than the Swiss and you end up with access to all gates either way.Upvote36DownvoteUpvoted Feb 2
Its possible to use both exits France and Switzerland to reach the same baggage claim area. No need to wait on the Swiss side, jump the que using the French boarder control.Upvote7Downvote
Once you have taken the bus to the station trams will take you anywhere within about 10th mins. Ask your hotel front desk for a Mobility Pass... Free public transport.Upvote5Downvote
Will PrenticeFebruary 8, 2019Another tip said they don't speak English... that has changed. All staff I spoke with could speak English as well. Friendly staff and nice small airportUpvote2Downvote
Hande AydemirJanuary 21, 2023Small but comfortable and interesting airport. Has 3 exits, you can go france, germany or swiss from here. Also you can find French and Swiss products here, for an ex. there is Paul Brasserie in it.UpvoteDownvote
Nicholas HallApril 24, 2015Strangely confusing which part is in which country but hey that's what makes it quirky!
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Easy to navigate, check in is usually super fast, though not always. Compact and optimal. It is simply on of the best airports I've ever been to.Upvote1Downvote
Mark LeeNovember 17, 2019Separate Swiss (the larger) & French sectors though you can pass freely albeit potentially subject to customs controls. Connected to Basel by a Swiss road and Bus 50 so you don’t need to enter France
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You can be prepared as much as you can for security control (even when liquids are correctly put and your laptop is already outside) to be very fast, they'll always find something to blame youUpvote2Downvote
Y YNovember 11, 2016great airport especially if you rent a car, it is very convenient for the France exit door. The car park for rental cars is just at the exit from the car rental desks.UpvoteDownvote- Amit GaharwarNovember 14, 2014Catch flights to rest of Europe. Great connections from KLM and easyjet. Try weekend breaks with direct flights to Amsterdam, Prague, Lisbon and many more!UpvoteDownvote
- Mark LeeNovember 17, 2019Postbox operated by the airport for thin letters and cards - for either the Swiss or French Posts - in the walkway towards gate 30 etc before border control. Emptied just twice a week and posted.
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Michael HoldsworthJuly 4, 2015Good airport, no problems at security and car hire was easy as pie. Just make sure you use the right exit for EU (France/Germany) or Switzerland!UpvoteDownvote
You can cross the border between F and CH at the landside, even w/out ticket, just with a passport or id card. The cross-over is at Departure level (level 3) and is open from 4am until approx. 00.30amUpvoteDownvote
What a mess at passport control inside departure. If you go out of Schengen area, plan extra hour to get through with only 3 officers doing their best. Probably easily 300+ people waiting at 9:30amUpvote2Downvote
Small but very convenient airport. Many connections for this small terminal and avoids to travel to Zürich with luggage for those living in the 3 countries region.UpvoteDownvote
Rushi GandhiMarch 23, 2015Nice little airport. There are two exits - France/Germany & Switzerland. Swiss taxis are expensive. Try to find a German or French cab to Basel.Upvote1Downvote
Theresa IrvineFebruary 3, 2015Airport exiting to both France and Switzerland. Jump on the 50 from Switzerland and you can get to Germany in under and hour!UpvoteDownvote
Jeremy PereiraJuly 8, 2013After picking up your bag, make sure you use the correct exit from the baggage hall - France on the left, Switzerland on the right. Otherwise, you'll find yourself in the wrong country.Upvote4Downvote
MuratJune 18, 2016Small but very passenger friendly airport. Check-in and security are very quick. Busy at the weekdays.UpvoteDownvote
Rødney اوغوتيJune 19, 2024Shop at the main Duty Free just after Security. The one next to the gates (after Immigration) doesn’t have a wide variety of stuff to buy!UpvoteDownvote
Be at the airport at least 90 minutes in advance.Upon exit, lines at check in counter,security & immigration could take up to 45 minutes in total. On entry,immigration lines r unorganized & a turnoff.
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One of the most easygoing airports I have been. No stress!Upvote1Downvote
Small and efficient airport. Large lounge. Easyjet makes you walk stairs (amongst others)UpvoteDownvote
try the French side security control if there is a long line on the Swiss side. They come together again after security :)Upvote1Downvote
Bud FAugust 4, 2014The friendliest airport staff I have ever encountered!! From check-in to security. I want to hug them all. For real.UpvoteDownvote
Deniz AcilanSeptember 24, 2018An airport which you can choose for going to 3 country:) Germany, France and Swiss..UpvoteDownvote
Ne careful: the airport is small but security check can take long time! (Both French and Swiss side)UpvoteDownvote
Simon FranssonMay 12, 2014If you think the Swiss side is expensive, head over to the French side before security check and enjoy a cup of coffee at half the price.UpvoteDownvote- AnandJuly 23, 2015Interesting, the airport exits into both France and Switzerland. No wonder when I checked in, I was greeted with "welcome to France" message. And I thought I took the wrong flight :/UpvoteDownvote
- There are two sorts of ticket machines. The BVB one ( green) can be picky with international cards. The SBB one (grey red blue) offers more options and is better with cards.Upvote6Downvote
JuliaSeptember 9, 2018Very small airport. French side with a Paul bakery. Free magazines at the gates. Free WiFi.UpvoteDownvote
You can now buy bus tickets to Basel Train Station from the currency booth in the luggage hall while you wait for your baggage to arriveUpvote2Downvote- The greatest and most optimal airport in Europe.UpvoteDownvote
- After landing the french and swiss passport checks lead to the same baggage hall. Take the one with the shortest queueUpvote4Downvote
Miki BojMay 3, 2016Only airport ever with the newest arcade video games and pinballs! Cool!UpvoteDownvote
Good tip - buy baguettes etc at check area from Thr bakery PaulUpvote1Downvote
Small but well connected. 15 minute bus ride to town departing every few minutes.UpvoteDownvote
They have good melted cheese pretzels 🥨UpvoteDownvote
AlbrechtAugust 25, 2015Strange airport with the border running through it. Swiss side is double as expensive as French sideUpvoteDownvote- Elona ShatriSeptember 17, 2017You'd probably wait for a Swiss quality airport, but don't, it is a very simple airport, difficult to find wifi.UpvoteDownvote
JakubJune 27, 2019Ryanair has only two checkin desks. Allow min 1-1.5hr for waiting in the queue. Another 30/60min for security check.UpvoteDownvote
clemensFebruary 7, 2016There is an outdoors smoking lounge after the security check located at gate 82UpvoteDownvote
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