For the first time, EuroAirport will feature a hotel complex located right next to the Terminal. Adjacent to the main roundabout in front of the airport building on the Swiss side, the complex will comprise a total of 140 rooms. The complex is scheduled to open at the end of 2027.
A high volume of passengers is expected at EuroAirport this coming Pentecost weekend. An early arrival at the Airport is therefore strongly recommended. Thanks to a good preparation, passengers can contribute to flawless check-in procedures and security checks.
Following successful technical and safety inspections, EuroAirport will be able to reopen its main runway 15/33 earlier than originally scheduled.
On May 8, 2026, Basel-Mulhouse Airport marks the 80th anniversary of its inauguration. Since 1946, the binational airport has developed into a key infrastructure for the trinational region – and into a symbol of successful cross-border cooperation in Europe.
EuroAirport recorded a strong overall performance in 2025. Activities across its three Strategic Business Areas (Passengers, Cargo and Industry) developed positively, reflected in a total of 9.6 million passengers, more than 6 700 jobs on the airport platform and a revenue of 185 million EUR.
Runway refurbishment has begun at EuroAirport as planned: since April, 15 2026, the main runway is undergoing major rehabilitation.
Flights to over 100 destinations with more than 30 airlines as well as numerous flight connections to international hubs: the summer flight schedule will take effect on March 29, 2026.
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the 21st EuroAirport Aviation Collectors’ Fair will take place on Level 5 in Hall 4 of the Passenger Terminal. The collectors’ tables will be organised around the “Luminator”, Jean Tinguely’s last work of art.
As of today, a banner visible from afar adorns EuroAirport’s control tower. It displays the artwork Vega Pâl created by artist Victor Vasarely, thereby bringing the substantial collection of the Musée Unterlinden in Colmar to the attention of an international audience. The colourful motif with its optical effects is a striking example of Op Art and catches the eye even from a distance.
EuroAirport is taking another important step toward modern and efficient passenger handling: starting this week, check-in for selected airlines will be handled via self-service devices (Self Bag Drop devices, SBD). The relevant check-in area is temporarily located in Hall 2 and, as of May, will be operational in modernised Hall 3. Further airlines are expected to follow suit as soon as possible. The goal of this change is to make the check-in process more efficient and independent for passengers.
9.6 million passengers and improvements in service quality, operations and nocturnal noise pollution
In 2025, 9.6 million passengers used EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. This made 2025 the busiest year in the history of EuroAirport in terms of passenger numbers. The year was marked by high demand and intense summer operations, as well as progress made in infrastructure projects, stabilising operations and environmental and noise reduction measures.
In spring 2026, EuroAirport’s main runway will be refurbished and temporarily closed from April 15 to May 20, 2026. During this time, flight operations will be handled via the secondary runway. The airlines have now finalised their flight schedules for this phase. Compared to normal flight operations, services will be reduced but still provide flight connections to important European business and city destinations as well as to a number of vacation destinations.