EML - Emmen Air Base
Emmen, Switzerland
IATA Code: EML · Emmen, Switzerland
The airport code EML is the IATA identifier for Emmen Air Base. You may also find it referred to as Emmen Airport (EML).
Emmen Air Base (EML) serves Emmen, Switzerland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
EML is the IATA airport code for Emmen Air Base, located in Emmen, Switzerland. The airport is situated at coordinates 47.0924°N, 8.3052°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- EML
- City
- Emmen
- Country
- Switzerland
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Latitude
- 47.0924°
- Longitude
- 8.3052°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from EML
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXO - Buochs | 15 km | $231 | $0/passenger |
| ZRH - Zurich | 45 km | $694 | $1/passenger |
| ZIN - Interlaken | 56 km | $864 | $2/passenger |
| BRN - Bern | 64 km | $987 | $2/passenger |
| ZHI - Grenchen | 68 km | $1,049 | $2/passenger |
| BSL - Mulhouse | 80 km | $1,234 | $2/passenger |
| ZQL - Donaueschingen | 99 km | $1,527 | $3/passenger |
| ACH - Altenrhein | 104 km | $1,605 | $3/passenger |
| HOH - Hohenems | 110 km | $1,697 | $3/passenger |
| QNC - Neuchatel | 110 km | $1,697 | $3/passenger |
| FDH - Friedrichshafen | 111 km | $1,713 | $3/passenger |
| ZJI - Locarno | 112 km | $1,728 | $3/passenger |
| BOR - Belfort | 116 km | $1,790 | $4/passenger |
| SIR - Sion | 122 km | $1,882 | $4/passenger |
| LUG - Lugano | 130 km | $2,006 | $4/passenger |
| CMR - Colmar | 134 km | $2,067 | $4/passenger |
| SMV - Samedan | 135 km | $2,083 | $4/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 142 km | $2,191 | $4/passenger |
| LHA - Lahr | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| MXP - Milano | 166 km | $2,561 | $5/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 167 km | $2,576 | $5/passenger |
| SXB - Strasbourg | 169 km | $2,607 | $5/passenger |
| FMM - Memmingen | 176 km | $2,715 | $5/passenger |
| QNJ - Annemasse | 185 km | $2,854 | $6/passenger |
| FKB - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| STR - Stuttgart | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| MVV - Verdun | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| BGY - Bergamo | 191 km | $2,947 | $6/passenger |
| GVA - Geneva | 193 km | $2,978 | $6/passenger |
| LIN - Milan | 198 km | $3,055 | $6/passenger |
| NCY - Annecy | 212 km | $3,271 | $7/passenger |
| EPL - Epinal | 216 km | $3,332 | $7/passenger |
| TRN - Torino | 216 km | $3,332 | $7/passenger |
| DLE - Dole | 217 km | $3,348 | $7/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 228 km | $3,518 | $7/passenger |
| INN - Innsbruck | 230 km | $3,548 | $7/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 230 km | $3,548 | $7/passenger |
| ENC - Nancy | 236 km | $3,641 | $7/passenger |
| BZO - Bolzano | 241 km | $3,718 | $7/passenger |
| VBS - Brescia | 242 km | $3,734 | $7/passenger |
| DIJ - Dijon | 244 km | $3,764 | $8/passenger |
| ZQW - Zweibruecken | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| AGB - Augsburg | 246 km | $3,795 | $8/passenger |
| CMF - Chambery | 247 km | $3,811 | $8/passenger |
| OBF - Oberpfaffenhofen | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| SCN - Saarbruecken | 252 km | $3,888 | $8/passenger |
| FEL - Fuerstenfeldbruck | 254 km | $3,919 | $8/passenger |
| ETZ - Metz | 260 km | $4,011 | $8/passenger |
| MHG - Mannheim | 265 km | $4,088 | $8/passenger |
| RMS - Ramstein | 266 km | $4,104 | $8/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your EML Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from EML
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Emmen
Emmen experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through EML
As a European airport, EML falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via EML
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Emmen Air Base
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from EML
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to EML are BXO, ZRH, ZIN — consider these for potentially lower fares