Basel airport (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, opened on May 8, 1946, is one of the most important in the country and serves the border area of Switzerland, France and Germany. It operates with international destinations throughout Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Official Website: euroairport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: Around 3.6 million passengers went through it in 2021.
Tel: +33 389 903 111 / +41 613 253 111. The information desk is located on level 2 of the terminal and opens from 5:30 am to 0:00 am.

 Location

The airport is located 8 km (5 miles) to the northwest of Basel, 25 km (15.5 miles) southeast from Mulhouse and 70 km (45 miles) southwest from Freiburg.

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What services does Basel airport (BSL) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, postal and copying services, plugs for electric devices and free Wi-Fi access. The business centre located inside the enclosure has ten conference rooms (temporarily closed). The EuroAirport Skyview Lounge is located on the Departures level and opens from Sunday to Friday between 5:30 am and 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm; it provides complimentary snacks and drinks, TV, newspapers and magazines, showers, telephones, fax, Wi-Fi, computers, air conditioning, conference facilities, smoking area (access with Priority Pass, DragonPass or Diners Club membership, through online booking or by paying at the door).

Food and Drinks

There are coffee shops and bars on levels 2, 3 and 4.

Shopping

Duty-free shops in the Departures area (levels 3 and 4) and in the Arrivals Hall of level 2. There are also stores selling press, books, tobacco, sweets.

Baggage

Luggage trolleys free of charge. Luggage wrapping on level 3. The lost and found office is handled by the airport's information booth and is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Tel +33 389 903 111 / +41 613 253 111).

Other Services

Travel agencies, photo booths, children's play areas, baby care facilities, gas station.

Car rental agencies

There are car rental desks on the second level of the terminal (halls 1 and 4).

Avis/Budget (Tel +33 389 902 939 / +41 613 252 840 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Enterprise (Tel +33 389 672 439 / +41 581 220 410 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Europcar (Tel +33 389 692 358 / +41 613 252 903/04 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, Sundays from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm)
Hertz (Tel +33 389 708 700 / +41 613 252 780 - weekdays from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sundays from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm)
Sixt (Tel +33 144 385 555 / +41 613 251 540/41 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sundays from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm)

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Parking services at Basel airport (BSL)

There are several parking areas open 24 hours a day both on the French and the Swiss sides. Motorcycles and bicycles can park for free in F1 or S1. In front of the terminal, there is a passenger pick-up and drop-off area which is free for 20 minutes and that provides charging stations for electric vehicles (maximum stay: 4 hours). More information: Tel +33 389 907 909 / +41 613 257 909. Rates

French sector:
Short stays - F1 is covered and located beneath the terminal; F3 is an open-air lot 200 meters away from the terminal.
Long stays - F4 is covered and situated 300 meters away; F5 is found 300 meters away from the terminal and F6 500 meters away, both uncovered.

Swiss sector:
Short stays - S1 is covered and situated under the terminal; S2 is outdoor and next to S1.
Long stays - Uncovered car parks. S4 is located 700 meters away from the terminal; S12 300 meters away; S13 500 meters away.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

During the reservation process, inform your airline about your needs and the degree of assistance you require, and ask for wheelchairs should you require them. There are ramps, adapted toilets and telephones, accessible counters and lifts. Reserved spaces are available in all car parks. More information: Tel +41 613 257 948 / +49 761 1200 7948 / +33 389 907 948.