Travelling to BER: How families can get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport stress-free by car

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For families with children, the journey to the airport is often the first little adventure check before the actual holiday. Being well prepared saves nerves and ensures a relaxed and stress-free start to the holiday. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is easily accessible by car from many regions of Germany - ideal if you are travelling with several people, a lot of luggage and perhaps also child seats.

McParking offers secure and inexpensive parking facilities especially for families in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Your family car will be parked in a monitored car park during your holiday, so you don't have to worry. Here we offer you the choice between covered car parks or parking spaces in the fenced-off outdoor area.

Particularly practical: the convenient shuttle service takes you and all your luggage directly from the car park to just outside the terminal - no lugging around and no long journeys. So you can concentrate fully on your journey. With McParking, your family holiday starts before you even take off - safe, relaxed and family-friendly. By the way: you don't have to wait long for the shuttle bus. The transfer to BER Airport departs every 20 minutes. There's plenty to see on the way, so you won't get bored in the first place.

Good route planning plays an important role when planning a family holiday by car. Different routes are available depending on the starting point:

  • From the Frankfurt (Oder) area: It is best to use the A12 motorway towards Berlin and then take the A10 (Berliner Ring) southbound. From there, continue on the A113 to the "Schönefeld-Süd" or "Flughafen BER" exit. The motorway is well developed and usually not prone to traffic jams.
  • From the Dresden / Leipzig region: The A13 motorway leads directly towards Berlin. Follow the A13 to the "Schönefelder Kreuz" exit, change to the A113 and follow the signs to the airport.
  • From the Magdeburg area: Take the A2 motorway towards Berlin, then change to the A10 (Berliner Ring Süd) at the Werder junction towards Frankfurt (Oder) and follow the A113 towards BER Airport.
  • From Schwerin / Rostock: Take the A24 motorway towards Berlin. Change to the A10 (Ring) at the Havelland junction and take the A113 directly to the airport.

The following applies to all routes: Plan sufficient buffer time, especially when travelling with children. McParking is located in the immediate vicinity of the airport and is optimally connected.

What are the challenges of travelling as a family?

Teddy, air mattress and an infinite number of suitcases: travelling to the airport can pose some typical challenges for families.

  • Packing and storage space problems: Families often travel with a lot of extra luggage such as pushchairs, a change of clothes, toys and snacks. Not only does everything have to fit in the car, it also has to be safely stowed away and ready to hand during the journey.
  • Boredom and restlessness: Children quickly become impatient on long journeys and often ask the famous question: "When will we be there?" Statistics show that children become restless after about 30 minutes at the latest. Without entertainment or snacks, the chances of grumbling and tantrums increase significantly.
  • Regular breaks: Children need more breaks than adults to move around, burn off energy or go to the toilet. Driving for too long at a time quickly leads to stress for everyone involved.
  • Safety and comfort: A suitable, comfortable child seat is essential, as is child-friendly equipment in the car for a safe and pleasant journey. Child car seats may be used on aeroplanes under certain conditions. The seat must then be specially approved for use in the aircraft - recognisable by the label "For use in aircraft" or a corresponding FAA approval. Important: Most airlines require that you register the child seat in advance and have its use confirmed in writing.
  • Unforeseen situations: Flexibility is required, as plans have to be changed quickly due to traffic jams, hunger, tiredness or spontaneous needs of the children.

With good travel planning, sufficient break times, child-friendly entertainment and flexible planning, many of these challenges can be overcome and the journey can be made more relaxed for the whole family.

What convenience does McParking offer families on site?

McParking meets these challenges with family-friendly solutions:

  • Large capacity car parks: Ideal for family vehicles with plenty of storage space. Note: These car parks are not covered.
  • Charging stations for electric cars: Electric vehicles can be conveniently charged.
  • Covered waiting area: Families can wait here in peace, protected from wind and weather.
  • Sanitary facilities: Child-friendly toilets are available on site.
  • Information area & snack machine: Information on the onward journey and small refreshments (e.g. drinks, snacks) make the wait more pleasant.

Tips for families before travelling

As an experienced service provider in the travel industry, we know that a relaxing holiday starts with the right preparation. To ensure that you have everything you need for travelling with the whole family, we have put together a list that is specially tailored to the needs of children.

For small children:

  • Don't forget the child seat
  • Keep nappies and wet wipes to hand
  • A change of clothes for emergencies
  • Drinking bottle with water
  • Favourite toy or cuddle cloth

For older children (5-7 years):

  • Colouring or puzzle books
  • Books to read aloud or by yourself
  • Travelling board games or magnetic games
  • Audio games via headphones
  • Healthy snacks and sandwiches

Tip: Pack everything important in a separate children's travel bag - this way the little ones have everything to hand and feel big.

Shuttle services and other family-friendly options

McParking's free shuttle service is tailored to families:

  • Departing every 20 minutes: From the central point between the covered and open car parks.
  • Access with pushchairs: Two lifts lead directly from the car park to the shuttle point.
  • Unloading zones available: Ideal for families with pushchairs or lots of luggage - unload conveniently and without time pressure.
  • Safe transport
    • The shuttle bus has devices for securely fastening suitcases and bags.
    • There is also a separate area where pushchairs can be parked safely.

This means that families can get to BER comfortably and safely - without any stress.

Practical tips for luggage and children

Whether it's clever packing for maximum efficiency or creative activity ideas for children, a stress-free journey is almost guaranteed with a few simple tricks. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to help make your next trip even more enjoyable.

Pack your luggage cleverly:

  • Backpacks instead of suitcases for hand luggage - this keeps both hands free.
  • Store large items of luggage at the bottom and small items within easy reach.
  • Put an emergency pack in the car: first aid, cosy blanket, snacks, toiletries.

Keep children occupied:

  • Car bingo or licence plate guessing as a travel game.
  • Tablet with age-appropriate content (don't forget headphones!).
  • Travel journal or drawing materials for slightly older children.

Important on site at McParking:

  • Unload everything immediately after parking - the unloading zone offers sufficient space.
  • Place pushchairs and bulky luggage directly in the shuttle - the devices will hold them securely.

Conclusion: The stress-free journey for families

A well-planned journey with children can decide whether the holiday begins with stress or serenity. Anyone travelling from Frankfurt (Oder), Magdeburg, Leipzig, Dresden or Rostock will find McParking a reliable solution for parking in the immediate vicinity of BER Airport.

Families benefit not only from the convenient location, but also from numerous well thought-out services: Large-capacity parking spaces for family cars, unloading zones with plenty of space, lifts for convenient access with pushchairs, as well as safe and clean sanitary facilities.

The shuttle service, which runs every 20 minutes, makes the transfer to the terminal uncomplicated and offers well-secured storage space for pushchairs and suitcases. Waiting is also more pleasant: covered waiting areas with snack vending machines and information boards make the transition time between arrival at McParking and the transfer to the terminal easier.

Particularly helpful are the extensive tips on luggage planning, the ideas for entertaining the children and the child-friendly organisation, which help parents to keep a cool head even when faced with minor or major challenges.

A relaxed and safe start to your family holiday

With well thought-out travel planning and McParking's family-friendly services, the holiday starts stress-free even before departure. Families benefit from secure, inexpensive parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of BER Airport, spacious unloading zones and convenient shuttle transfers that are also ideal for pushchairs and lots of luggage. This makes the journey to the airport a relaxed start to the holiday for parents and children - safe, comfortable and perfectly organised.

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