EuroAirport launches winter 2026-2027 program

The EuroAirport Bâle-Mulhouse-Fribourg announced its winter 2026-2027 flight program on Sunday, October 25. From then until March, 20 airlines will offer 89 direct flights to 31 countries, with several new or returning destinations.

New and returning destinations

Among the new or returning destinations are Poznań in Poland, Varna on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, and Erevan, the capital of Armenia. The winter schedule focuses mainly on European and Mediterranean regions, including countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, the UK, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Turkey.

Wizz Air expands its routes

Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost airline, will operate flights to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, and Naples, Italy, starting in March 2027. This addition joins other carriers like easyJet, GP Aviation, and Chair Airlines on the Pristina route, making it the first destination from the EuroAirport to Kosovo.

Increased flight frequencies

Several routes will see increased frequencies, including destinations like Amsterdam, Bucharest, Lisbon, Marrakech, Porto, Pristina, and Skopje. However, the airport did not specify the number of additional flights or the airlines involved for each route in its press release.

Connections through major European hubs

The EuroAirport highlights the ability to connect through major European hubs via its partner airlines. Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways offer connections to Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich, and London, respectively.

Additional connections to Istanbul and Barcelona

The airport also notes connections to Istanbul via AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, and to Barcelona via Vueling. These routes allow travelers to access more distant destinations with a stopover, expanding travel options.

Air Canada and easyJet prepare for summer 2027

The EuroAirport used the winter program announcement to preview summer 2027 additions. Air Canada plans to launch direct flights to Montreal four times a week starting June 17, 2027, using an Airbus A321XLR. EasyJet will also add flights to Pantelleria, Sarajevo, and Tivat during the summer season.

Record passenger numbers in 2025

The winter program follows a record year for the EuroAirport in 2025, with 9.6 million passengers, surpassing the previous peak of 9.1 million in 2019. This was a significant increase from the 8.9 million passengers recorded in 2024.

Future expansion plans

The EuroAirport also announced plans to expand the boarding areas of the South gates starting in 2027, with completion expected by spring 2028. This project is part of a multi-year investment plan totaling 600 million euros, aimed at improving infrastructure and passenger comfort.