- Community-based real-time traffic information
- Arrival times based on live data
- Radar detectors
- Alternative route suggestions
- Reporting of hazards and accidents
The best navigation apps for 2025 – GPS power for holiday and business trips

Whether you're travelling for business, on a family holiday or a weekend trip, anyone flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) wants to arrive stress-free and without detours. Especially when you have an early morning flight or other stress factors come into play, a reliable navigation app is worth its weight in gold. At the same time, many travellers ask themselves: Where can I park cheaply at BER? Is there an app that not only warns you about speed cameras, but also shows you the most reliable and best routes to your pre-booked parking space at the airport?
Whether you park your vehicle in a car park at BER (Berlin Brandenburg Airport) in the multi-storey car park at the airport or use a parking space including a shuttle to the terminal, modern navigation apps help you reach your destination on time and stress-free. We present the best apps for anyone who wants to navigate cleverly and travel smart, including the best features such as offline maps, real-time traffic and more. Many of them are also a real alternative to Google Maps!
Top apps and their features
Waze
An app run by the community, for the community, which provides real-time information about traffic disruptions such as traffic jams, accidents, speed cameras and road closures based on reports from members. Ideal for frequent drivers who want to find a parking space at BER quickly and become part of a helpful community.
Features:
- Offline maps (limited)
- Petrol stations with current fuel prices
- Music integration (Spotify, etc.)
- Voice control
- Calendar integration
Magic Earth
Nowadays, navigation without the internet is almost unimaginable. But thanks to data from the international OpenStreetMap project, you can reach BER even without a continuous internet connection. Magic Earth is the perfect solution, especially for journeys through rural areas.
Features:
- Offline maps for all of Europe
- Navigation possible without mobile data
- 3D, 2D und AR modes
- Privacy-friendly
- Speed camera alert
- Live traffic data via TomTom
- Parking spaces near airports including BER
- POI search (e. g. BER car park)
- Alternative routes
- Favourites & waypopints
Google Maps
The classic navigation app. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) makes getting to BER Airport even more efficient and convenient.
Features:
- Navigation for cars, pedestrians, public transport and bicycles
- Save and search your parking spaces
- Real-time traffic
- POIs (petrol stations, shuttles, etc.)
- (Partially) offline maps
- Time/route comparison
- Location sharing
- Terminal information
- AI-supported suggestions
Here WeGo
A reliable navigation app for both getting to the car park at BER and for use in your destination country, making it ideal for travelling through areas with poor network coverage.
Features:
- Offline maps for 100+ countries
- Parking at Berlin Airport
- Traffic data & detours
- Navigation for cars, bikes, public transport and walking
- Taxi & car sharing integration
- Parking fee display
- POI search
- Voice navigation
- Privacy-friendly
- Airport navigation
TomTom GO
An excellent choice for business travellers who require accurate data and premium navigation to the BER Terminal.
Features:
- Calendar integration
- Live traffic
- Offline maps for 150+ countries
- Speed camera alerts
- Route optimisation
- Fuel price comparison
- Route cost comparison
- Parking search at BER
- Lane assistant
Sygic GPS Navigation
This free navigation app offers reliable offline maps with TomTom data, speed camera alerts and real-time traffic information – ideal for stress-free journeys to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Features:
- Offline maps based on (TomTom data
- Parking search including prices
- Speed camera alerts
- Car parks P1, P6 & P8 BER
- Live traffic
- Logbook
- Head-up display
- Data protection
- POI search
- Long-distance navigation
Garmin Western Europe (iOS)
Optimised for iOS, Garmin offers the classic Garmin functionality appreciated by many users with offline maps for Western Europe. It also makes it easy to find your way to the car park at BER.
Features:
- Offline maps for Western Europe
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Parking spaces at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Voice navigation
- Favourites storage
- Traffic reports
- Lane assist
- iOS optimised
- Route calculation
- POI search including airport parking
**Note: This app is only available directly from the manufacturer and cannot be obtained from the App Store or Google Play Store.
iGO Primo (iOS)
Perfect for frequent drivers who want to find their way to the BER car park even without a network connection. With integrated voice control, cost and toll calculator and radar detector, it is ideal for business trips.
Features:
- Offline navigation
- Parking spaces at BER Airport incl. P8
- Traffic data (optional)
- Speed camera alerts
- Voice navigation
- POI search
- Cost & toll calculator
- Lane assistant
- Airport arrival information
- Ideal for business trips
Apple Maps (iOS)
The Apple standard solution – ideal for iPhone users who want simple and intuitive navigation to BER Airport parking. Thanks to integration and compatibility with other Apple products, you always have access to your navigation.
Features:
- Intuitive user interface
- Realistic map display
- Integration with Apple Watch & Siri
- Privacy-friendly
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Parking function at BER
- POI search ((McParking Shuttle, BER car park etc.)
- Indoor maps (including BER terminal plan)
- Real-time traffic
- Route optimisation
ALK Copilot (Android, iOS, Windows Phone)
This navigation app is the ideal solution for frequent travellers who want to reduce their travel costs by booking a BER car park in advance and optimising their route with real-time traffic data.
Features:
- Offline maps worldwide
- Voice navigation
- Car park search at BER
- Alternative routes
- POI search
- Live traffic reports
- Speed camera alert
- Cost planning
- Favourites function
- Airport navigation incl. terminal information
Our conclusion: The optimal navigation app for every journey is a matter of making the right choice.
The variety of navigation apps is impressive, but no single solution combines all the features for every type of traveller. Rather, the ideal app depends on the individual requirements of the trip. Whether it's seamless integration into your own ecosystem (Apple), specialised coverage of certain regions (Western Europe) or the provision of specific features such as toll and cost displays. Choosing the right app means you benefit from optimal navigation. Whether you're travelling to BER Airport and the McParking car park or planning your entire trip.
For holidaymakers:
Convenient & stress-free
- Apple Maps
- Magic Earth
- Here WeGo
For business travellers:
Fast & professional
- TomTom GO
- Google Maps
- Copilot GPS
For the price-conscious:
Free & functional
- Magic Earth
- Here WeGo
- Sygic (Basisversion)
💡Tip: Planning ahead saves time, money and stress. Whether you want to find the best way to your parking space at McParking at BER, head for the P1 BER car park or are looking for an alternative to Google Maps, the right navigation app makes every journey easier.