EuroAirport 2026-2027: Poznań, Varna and Yerevan Lead Winter Season Expansion

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is entering a new season with an ambitious winter schedule. Starting this Sunday, October 25, 20 airlines will offer 89 direct routes to 31 countries, a record for the tri-border gateway. Among the most notable additions are Poznań in Poland, Varna in Bulgaria, and Yerevan in Armenia—three cities previously absent from the network. These new services complement an already rich offering, primarily focused on Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

The operator highlights a season set to be defined by diversity. EuroAirport retains its flagship destinations in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Turkey. However, the arrival of three new cities is drawing particular attention. Poznań, served three times weekly, Varna with two weekly rotations, and Yerevan, also with three flights each week, significantly broaden the travel horizons for the “Three Borders” region.

Wizz Air is playing a key role in this renewal. The Hungarian low-cost carrier, already well-established with Pristina, is further expanding its footprint by adding Naples to its network from March 2027. This route will complement easyJet’s existing service to the Italian city. The airport notes that four airlines will now serve Pristina, confirming its status as a gateway to Kosovo.

Frequency increases are also on the agenda. Amsterdam, Bucharest, Lisbon, Marrakech, Porto, Pristina, and Skopje will benefit from additional rotations, though EuroAirport has not yet specified the exact number of added flights or the airlines involved. These adjustments respond to sustained demand, particularly on the busiest routes.

A hub ideal for connections to the Americas and Asia

EuroAirport is not just expanding its direct flights—it is also highlighting the connection options offered by its partners. Air France serves its Paris hub, KLM its Amsterdam hub, and Austrian Airlines its Vienna hub. Lufthansa provides links to Frankfurt and Munich, while British Airways connects to London. These options enable travelers to reach distant destinations without a stopover from Basel, Mulhouse, or Freiburg.

The airport also cites Istanbul, with AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, as well as Barcelona with Vueling. These connections significantly broaden choices, allowing travelers to reach cities like New York, Tokyo, or Dubai with just one change.

This strategy aligns with a long-term policy aimed at positioning EuroAirport as an essential gateway for travel between Europe and the rest of the world. With major carriers like Air Canada, easyJet, and soon Air Transat, the platform is strengthening its appeal for transatlantic routes.

Air Canada and easyJet gear up for summer 2027

While the 2026-2027 winter season gets underway, EuroAirport is already preparing for the following summer. Air Canada has announced a new direct route to Montreal, with four weekly flights starting June 17, 2027. Operated with an Airbus A321XLR, this service will complement Air Transat’s existing route. The operator notes that “thanks to the Montreal hub, travelers also benefit from numerous connections within Canada and to destinations in the United States.”

For easyJet, the low-cost carrier will expand its offering with two new destinations. Pantelleria, southwest of Sicily, will be served twice weekly from May 2027. Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Tivat in Montenegro, will also join the summer program, each with two weekly flights. These openings respond to growing demand for getaways in the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

These announcements illustrate EuroAirport’s momentum, capable of looking far beyond the current season. The airport is banking on continuous growth, both in destinations and frequencies, to attract ever more travelers.

A record year in 2025, despite challenges

This program follows an exceptional year for EuroAirport. In 2025, the gateway welcomed 9.6 million passengers, surpassing the previous record of 9.1 million set in 2019, before the pandemic. This performance marks a nearly 9% increase compared to 2024, when 8.9 million travelers passed through the airport.

The summer of 2025 was particularly strong, with over 2.4 million passengers in ten weeks—a 9% rise year-on-year. These figures confirm the airport’s resilience and its ability to attract a diverse clientele, whether for business travel, tourism, or family visits.

EuroAirport is also a major economic hub. More than 6,700 people work there, in passenger services, cargo, or industrial operations. These often highly skilled jobs contribute to the attractiveness of the Three Borders region.

For 2026, the airport had initially projected 8.6 million passengers. This estimate accounted for renovations to the main runway and temporary traffic reductions during spring interventions. Despite these constraints, EuroAirport is maintaining its growth trajectory, proof of its resilience.

Toward ever more modern infrastructure

EuroAirport is not relying solely on its flight offerings—it is also investing in modernizing its infrastructure to enhance passenger comfort. From 2027, the airport plans to expand the boarding areas at the South Gates. This project, slated for completion in spring 2028, aims to provide more space and comfort for travelers.

This initiative is part of a multi-year investment plan now valued at €600 million over the next seven years. The goal is clear: gradually adapt infrastructure and improve reception conditions while anticipating future traffic growth.

These developments are not isolated. They complement other recent initiatives, such as improved road access and expanded parking capacity. EuroAirport is adopting a holistic approach to remain competitive against its direct European rivals.

With its 2026-2027 winter program and the outlook for the following summer, EuroAirport is reaffirming its place among Europe’s most dynamic airports. Between new destinations, expanded connections, and infrastructure investments, the tri-border gateway is positioning itself as a credible alternative to traditional hubs.

For travelers from the region, as well as those coming from Germany, Switzerland, or France, EuroAirport now offers a far broader range of options than before. Whether for a long weekend, a business trip, or a distant getaway, the choices are plentiful.

The winter season that begins marks a new milestone for EuroAirport. With unprecedented routes, enhanced frequencies, and infrastructure in constant improvement, the airport is well on its way to setting new records in the years ahead.