EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Map (Most Up-To-Date)
EuroAirport (BSL/MLH/EAP) is a single, compact terminal with a hard internal split between the Swiss sector and French sector, stacked across four main public levels (Arrivals on Level 2, Check-in/connector on Level 3). The building’s “one-wrong-turn” risk centers on the Level 2 Arrivals exits, where the Basel-Mulhouse airport complex forces a Swiss-side vs France-side choice that becomes physically fenced outside.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal | easyJet Switzerland | Binational Swiss/French sectors | Bus 50 (Basel) |
| Level 2 Arrivals | Air France | Sector-split ground exits | Bus 11 (Saint-Louis) |
| Level 3 Check-in | KLM | Only landside sector crossing | Flixbus, Bus 220 |
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Map Strategy
- Treat Level 2 Arrivals as a one-way decision point: follow “Sortie France” only for France-side buses/taxis/parking, and “Ausgang Schweiz” only for Basel-bound transport and Swiss-side pickups.
- If you exit the wrong side, do not search outside for a crossover—re-enter the terminal, go up to Level 3, and use the landside sector-crossing corridor to fix it.
- Anchor your navigation to transport, not destination country: bus stops, taxis, rideshares, and parking are sector-dependent even if your final city is in a third country.
- For early/late hours, plan around the Level 3 crossing lock window and keep your “wrong-side recovery” route in mind before you step through the Arrivals doors.
2026 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Map + Printable PDF
Operational flow still hinges on the Level 2 Arrivals split and the single landside sector connector on Level 3. The practical “printable map” need in 2026 is choosing the correct exit for buses, taxis, and parking on the first try, because outdoor crossover is blocked by fencing and the correction path requires going back inside and up to Level 3.
2026 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Map Guide
What is the exact internal route (with named corridor/doorway) that lets you move from the Swiss sector to the French sector after you’ve already followed the wrong exit?
The only way is the landside sector-crossing corridor on Level 3 (Departures/Check-in), because the outdoor forecourts are fenced off from each other. Re-enter the terminal on Level 2, go up to Level 3, traverse the central border-crossing corridor, then come back down to Level 2 on the other side.
From the wrong-side forecourt, turn around and re-enter the Arrivals hall on Level 2. Take the escalator/elevator up to Level 3 (Departures/Check-in hall), walk to the center of the building to the landside crossing corridor by Poulaillon bakery and the Relay shop, then continue through the open border point into the other sector (the K Kiosk marks the Swiss-side landmark). After crossing, use the escalator/elevator down to Level 2 and exit through the correct “Sortie France” or “Ausgang Schweiz” doors.
Where is the first irreversible split-point inside Arrivals where you must choose “Swiss side” vs “French side,” and what labels appear at that junction on the terminal map?
The first irreversible split-point is the Level 2 Arrivals egress immediately after baggage claim, where passengers funnel toward two sector exits. The map labels the choices as “Sortie France” for the French sector and “Ausgang Schweiz” for the Swiss sector.
This junction sits at the end of the baggage-claim flow on Level 2, before you pass through the final Arrivals doors to the forecourt. Once you commit to either exit and step outside, the French and Swiss forecourts are physically separated by perimeter fencing, so you can’t correct the choice outdoors. If you realize you picked wrong, the fix is to re-enter and go up to Level 3 to use the landside sector-crossing corridor.
On the terminal map, which exit corresponds to the bus stops that serve France-side ground transport, and how do you reach that exit from Arrivals?
The France-side bus stops use the “Sortie France” exit from the Level 2 Arrivals hall. That exit puts you onto the French forecourt where Bus 11 (Distribus), Flixbus, and Bus 220 (FREUND) board.
From baggage claim on Level 2, follow the Arrivals egress signs toward the split-point and choose the corridor marked “Sortie France” (often paired with “Exit France”). Continue straight to the French-sector Arrivals doors and step out to the French forecourt; the France-side bus boarding area is positioned off this forecourt and is not reachable from the Swiss side without going back inside and crossing on Level 3.
What is the exact walking path from the French-sector Arrivals doors to the Swiss-sector exit, including the internal connector segment you must use?
The path is a vertical loop: re-enter on Level 2, go up to Level 3 to cross sectors, then come back down to Level 2 and exit Swiss-side. The connector segment is the central landside sector-crossing corridor on Level 3 in the Departures/Check-in hall.
| Segment | Route anchor | What to follow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | French forecourt → French Arrivals doors (Level 2) | Re-enter terminal |
| 2 | Level 2 → Level 3 | Escalator/elevator up to Departures/Check-in |
| 3 | Level 3 center crossing | Walk to Poulaillon + Relay, cross via the landside border corridor toward K Kiosk |
| 4 | Level 3 → Level 2 | Escalator/elevator down on the Swiss side |
| 5 | Swiss Arrivals exit | Follow “Ausgang Schweiz” to the Swiss-sector doors |
Where is the Basel SBB bus stop pickup area located relative to Arrivals, and which sector’s exit signage gets you there fastest?
The Basel SBB bus pickup is the BVB Bus Line 50 stop on the Swiss forecourt, about 20 meters to the right after you exit Arrivals. The fastest signage is “Ausgang Schweiz” from the Level 2 Arrivals split-point.
From baggage claim on Level 2, stay in the Arrivals egress flow until the Swiss/French decision junction and choose “Ausgang Schweiz.” After the Swiss-sector Arrivals doors, turn right; the Bus 50 stop sits alongside the Swiss taxi rank and ticket machines. Blue SBB machines and green Basel public-transport machines are the quick visual confirmation you’re at the correct Basel SBB bus pickup zone.
What is the precise location of the border/sector crossing point inside the terminal (the place people use to “go back to departures and cross seamlessly”), and which nearby landmarks (shops/cafes) bracket it?
The border/sector crossing is the central landside corridor on Level 3 (Departures/Check-in hall) that connects the French check-in side to the Swiss check-in side. It sits in the middle of Level 3 and is the only pedestrian crossing that fixes a wrong-side Arrivals exit.
The easiest way to spot it is by the retail landmarks that bracket the corridor: Poulaillon bakery and the Relay convenience store on the French-side approach, and the K Kiosk immediately after you enter the Swiss sector. If you’re standing near those shops on Level 3, you’re within steps of the internal crossing used for “go back to departures and cross.”
Where are the overnight-friendly seating zones located (pre-security vs landside), and what is the shortest mapped route from those seats to morning check-in/security?
Overnight-friendly seating is mainly landside (pre-security) on Level 3 in the main check-in hall, because airside recliner/rest areas aren’t accessible until security reopens. The shortest route from those Level 3 seats to morning check-in and security is essentially staying in place on the same level and walking directly to your counters and the screening entrance when they open.
The practical “sleep/wait” zone is the Level 3 public check-in area where padded seating is available and lighting is dimmer overnight. From there, you don’t need elevators: you’re already on the departures/check-in plane, so you can move straight to Halls 1–2 (French side) or cross the Level 3 corridor and go to Halls 3–4 (Swiss side), then proceed to the security checkpoint once operations resume.
On the map, where is the customs/VAT-stamp office (or customs point) located for departures, and which sector do you need to be in to reach it without backtracking?
The customs/VAT validation point (Douane) and PABLO kiosks are on Level 3 in the French departures/check-in hall, near the currency exchange desks. Reaching it without a corrective loop means being on the French sector of Level 3 before you go through security.
The critical constraint is sequence: VAT forms must be validated landside before security, because the passenger flow is effectively one-way and you can’t return to the public halls afterward. If you arrive Swiss-side (for example from Bus 50) but need VAT validation, go up to Level 3, cross the central landside corridor to the French side (by Poulaillon/Relay), complete Douane/PABLO near the exchange desks, then cross back to the Swiss side for your airline and security if needed.
Which passport control/exit lanes (Swiss vs French) are physically located where, and what is the mapped “decision point” that determines which queue you end up in?
The passport-control routing is determined by the Schengen vs non-Schengen airside layout, not by whether you entered the Swiss or French landside sector. The decision point that determines your queue is your flight’s destination category (Schengen/non-Schengen) as enforced at the security/airside access routing tied to your boarding pass.
Airside is organized so that Schengen flows and non-Schengen flows separate after security into distinct controlled zones, with non-Schengen gates concentrated in a segregated section (notably gates 22–32). For arrivals from non-Schengen countries, immigration booths process passengers based on their entry authorization, and for departures to non-Schengen destinations, the exit-control position is typically placed in the controlled airside flow (often near the gate/airbridge). Practically, you don’t “pick” a Swiss vs French passport lane the way you pick “Sortie France” vs “Ausgang Schweiz” in Arrivals; your boarding pass routing and the Schengen/non-Schengen split inside the gate system puts you into the correct control queue.
Where is the shortest indoor path from Arrivals to the correct taxi/rideshare pickup zone for Basel vs Saint-Louis/Mulhouse, based on which sector you exit?
The shortest indoor path depends entirely on choosing the correct Level 2 Arrivals exit: “Ausgang Schweiz” for Basel pickups and “Sortie France” for Saint-Louis/Mulhouse pickups. Once you step outside, fencing prevents a simple walk-over to the other taxi zone.
| Destination | Correct Arrivals exit | Pickup area anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Basel | Ausgang Schweiz | Swiss forecourt taxi rank beside Bus 50 stop |
| Saint-Louis / Mulhouse | Sortie France | French forecourt taxi rank by France-side bus/coach stands |
From baggage claim on Level 2, follow the Arrivals flow to the split-point and commit to the matching exit. For rideshare (e.g., Uber), pin your pickup after you exit, because a Swiss-side request while standing on the French forecourt (or vice versa) often fails due to the sector-separated road access.
Which parking facilities are positioned on the Swiss-access side vs French-access side, and what is the mapped walking route from each to the terminal entrance they serve?
Swiss-access parking is the “S” series (S1, S2, S4, S12, S13, S47), and French-access parking is the “F” series (F1, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8). Each side walks to its matching terminal entrance on that sector’s forecourt; you can’t drive across sectors on-site, but you can cross on foot inside via the Level 3 corridor if you parked “wrong-side” for your airline.
From S-series lots, follow pedestrian signage toward the Swiss terminal forecourt and enter via the Swiss-side doors, then use elevators/escalators to Level 3 if needed. From F-series lots, follow the marked footpaths to the French terminal forecourt and enter via the French-side doors. The closest covered options are S1 (Swiss) and F1 (French), both immediately adjacent to the terminal; other S and F lots remain within roughly a 10-minute walk, with walking as the default (no automated shuttles).
From the main terminal entrance, what is the exact mapped route to the sector-specific check-in area (Swiss-labeled vs French-labeled) so you don’t queue at the wrong set of counters?
The route is determined by which sector entrance you use on Level 2, because the escalators/elevators bring you up into the matching side of Level 3 check-in. French-labeled check-in is Halls 1–2, and Swiss-labeled check-in is Halls 3–4.
If you enter via the French-side Level 2 doors, take the nearest escalator/elevator up to Level 3 and you’ll emerge into the French check-in side (Halls 1–2). If you enter via the Swiss-side Level 2 doors, go up to Level 3 and you’ll emerge into the Swiss check-in side (Halls 3–4). If you’re on the wrong side upstairs, walk to the center of Level 3 and use the landside crossing corridor by Poulaillon/Relay (French side) toward K Kiosk (Swiss side), then continue to the correct hall bank.
