Holiday Rush Causes Major Delays in Switzerland.

Travellers returning from the Whit Monday holiday faced significant congestion across Switzerland, with heavy traffic on major roads and increased passenger volumes at key airports.

Traffic delays were particularly severe near the Gotthard tunnel in Gotthard Tunnel, where northbound return traffic built up to around three kilometres during the afternoon. Motorists experienced waiting times of up to 30 minutes, while southbound traffic also faced minor delays of around one kilometre.

Air travel was equally busy, with Swiss airports reporting high passenger volumes throughout the long Whitsun weekend.

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg handled approximately 84,300 passengers over the weekend, with an additional 34,000 travellers expected on Whit Monday alone, according to airport estimates.

Meanwhile, Geneva Airport projected a total of around 210,000 passengers across the entire holiday period, reflecting strong seasonal travel demand.

Authorities and airport operators noted that the surge in traffic is typical during extended holiday weekends, especially when travellers return simultaneously from various European destinations.

The combination of road congestion and high airport passenger flow highlights the continued pressure on Switzerland’s transport infrastructure during peak travel periods.