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Welcome to BER!
If you are visiting Berlin Brandenburg Airport as a traveller, you will need information. We have put together some important travel information for "Airport BER".
Berlin Airport was built between 2006 and 2020 and is now the only airport in the German capital Berlin. It will also replace the previous Berlin airports Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld. The new capital city airport is expected to handle more than 50 million passengers per year, making it one of the largest airports in Europe.
At the time of its opening, BER Airport had a capacity of around 28 million passengers per year - this figure is to be gradually increased over the coming years. The first expansion phase of the airport has so far cost the states of Berlin and Brandenburg and the federal government around 6 billion euros. The new building is currently the largest transport infrastructure project in the region.
Important information about the airport
How do you get to Berlin Airport by car?
Like the former Schönefeld Airport, BER Berlin Airport is perfectly connected to the Berlin transport network. You can reach the airport via several motorways and main roads from all directions. These include the A100, A113 and A10 motorways and the B96a trunk road.
Arrival via the Berlin motorway ring road (A10) or the B96a
Arriving by car is quick, safe and convenient thanks to BER Airport's good transport connections and the excellent parking facilities at the terminals or in cheaper car parks near the airport. Depending on which terminal you are departing from, you will need to choose a different access route for the last few kilometres:
- Terminal 1 & 2: You can reach the main terminals 1 & 2 via the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport exit on the A113 motorway.
- Coming from Berlin city centre: It is best to take the A100 from Tempelhofer Feld in the direction of Dresden/Neukölln/Schönefeld Airport and then turn onto the A113. Alternatively, from the eastern part of Berlin you can also take the B96a motorway to Terminal 5.
- From the east: Follow the A12 motorway coming from the east and then change to the A10 (Berliner Ring). At the Schönefelder Kreuz motorway junction, change to the A113 northbound.
- From the south: Take the A9 motorway and change to the A10 (Berliner Ring) at the Potsdam junction and change to the A113 northbound at the Schönefelder Kreuz junction.
- Coming from the north: If you arrive at the Barnim junction via the A11, follow the Berliner Ring via the A10 in an easterly direction to the Schönefelder Kreuz junction and then change to the A113 heading north. If you arrive at the Havelland junction via the A24 motorway from the north, follow the Berliner Ring in a westerly direction to the Schönefelder Kreuz junction.
- From the west: Stay on the A2 and change to the A10 (Berliner Ring) at the Werder junction and follow this in an easterly direction to the Schönefelder Kreuz junction and from there change to the A113 heading north.
You do not need to fulfil any environmental requirements to drive to BER Airport in your own vehicle. The airport and its car parks are not located in an environmental zone that would require a special sticker.
BER Airport neighbourhood map
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located around 26 kilometres south-east of Berlin city centre in the municipality of Schönefeld in the Dahme-Spreewald district of Brandenburg, which has a population of around 17,000. This means that the airport borders directly on the Berlin districts of Altglienicke and Rudow within the Berlin boroughs of Treptow-Köpenick and Neukölln respectively.
The airport site is around 1,470 hectares (or around 2,000 football pitches) in size. Brandenburg Berlin Airport is also around 4 kilometres long and around 3.5 kilometres wide.
Berlin Airport has various addresses:
- the main entrance is located at Melli-Beese-Ring 1 in 12529 Schönefeld
- terminals 1 & 2 are located at Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 in 12529 Schönefeld
How can I contact the airport?
You can contact the airport directly using the following options:
- Phone: +49 30 6091 6091 0 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- E-mail: pressestelle@berlin-airport.de (for press enquiries)
- Twitter: @berlinairport
- Postal address: Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, 12521 Berlin
How do I get departure and arrival information?
Current departures and arrivals (± 3 days) can be checked on the airport website. Departures and arrivals can be filtered by airline or destination and time. In the terminals there are also clearly laid out large display boards showing the current departures and arrivals for the next 2 to 3 hours. Further information can be found directly at the numerous service points in the airport, which are located at various points within the terminals.
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 - where do I have to go?
Terminals 1 and 2 are close to each other. You can walk from one terminal to the other in just a few minutes. Terminal 2 was only opened in March 2022. To find out in which terminal a particular flight arrives or departs, it is best to check the airport operator's information page.
Where can you park your car?
there are 308 short-term parking spaces (up to 10 minutes free of charge) directly in front of the terminal. If you need to park your car for a whole day or longer, you can choose from various long-term parking options. The multi-storey car parks at the terminal are often fully booked and very expensive during holiday periods. If you want to park your car for several days, a week or even longer, it is advisable to reserve the cheaper car parks near the airport. From these "off-airport car parks" you will be driven to the terminal by shuttle service and picked up again on your return. There are multi-storey car parks and car parks with a total of several thousand spaces where you can park your car safely. There are even car parks with charging facilities for electric vehicles. No matter when you leave or return from your trip - the car park providers offer a 24/7 service around the clock, even on public holidays and at weekends.
McParking - park safely and cheaply just a few minutes from the airport
- 2000 parking spaces in Berlin's most modern multi-storey car park
- Secure parking spaces in a fenced and illuminated car park
- Including shuttle bus to BER airport
- Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before departure
- No key collection necessary
What VIP lounges are available at BER Airport?
For passengers who want to spend their waiting time away from the hustle and bustle at BER Airport, the airport offers various VIP lounges and a first-class VIP Shuttle Airport Berlin, which can be booked in addition. The VIP Launches are exclusive and relaxed retreats that offer comfortable seating and lounging options as well as a varied gastronomic repertoire. You can gain access to the VIP Launches either directly on site or by obtaining special customer status from your airline.
The following VIP lounges are located in the terminals at Berlin Airport:
- the Zeitgeist VIP Lounge
- the VIP Lounge Tempelhof
- the VIP Lounge Berlin
Further information and access to the VIP Launch can be booked at the airport service points.
Is there free WLAN at the airport?
Free wireless LAN is available for your entire stay as a traveller, guest or visitor. This is labelled "_Free Airport WIFI" and can be used password-free and around the clock on all mobile devices. You must authenticate yourself with an e-mail address in order to use it free of charge.
Is BER Airport open day and night?
BER Airport is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. However, the visitor terraces at BER are only accessible between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. every day. Arrivals and departures do not take place between midnight and 5 a.m. due to the ban on night flights. However, the terminals are open around the clock for air travellers.
What shops does BER offer?
There is currently a selection of 34 different shops at the airport (including duty-free shops, clothing shops, bakeries, cafés, watch shops, perfume shops and supermarkets). Here is a selection of the best-known brands represented within the terminals:
RELAY
Wolford
Capi
Hour Passion
The Wall Store Berlin
Spreewald & more
Pocket Shop
AMPELMANN
Picard
Sweet Capital
In addition, many service providers such as travel agencies, car hire companies, shuttles and a Schönefeld valet service are also represented.
How many aircraft movements are there at BER?
Berlin's Willy Brandt Airport is expected to have a total of around 324,000 flight movements per year until the final expansion stage. This is expected to include 289,000 scheduled flight movements and 35,000 cargo flight movements. The ratio between scheduled and cargo flights will therefore be 89 per cent to 11 per cent, meaning that BER Airport will focus primarily on passenger flights. In terms of scheduled flight movements, a distinction will also be made between purely scheduled traffic (around 258,000 planned flight movements) and non-scheduled traffic (around 20,000 flight movements). The same applies to pure cargo traffic, where scheduled traffic will account for around 30,000 flight movements, non-scheduled traffic for around 3,600 flight movements and transit traffic for around 1,300 flight movements.
Which airlines fly from Berlin?
Around 90 different airlines currently fly to around 160 different destinations from Berlin Airport - and the trend is still rising. This makes the airport one of the most important air hubs in the region and the Federal Republic of Germany. According to Berlin BER Airport information, destinations all over the world can be reached via the airport - in some cases even without a stopover or transfer. Below you will find a list of all airlines departing from BER Airport:
Aegean Airlines (abbreviation: A3)
Aer Lingus (abbreviation: EI)
Aeroflot (abbreviation: SU)
Air Arabia Egypt (abbreviation: E5)
Air Baltic (abbreviation: BT)
Air Cairo (abbreviation: SM)
Air Dolomiti (abbreviation: EN)
Air France (abbreviation: AF)
Air Malta (abbreviation: KM)
Air Serbia (abbreviation: JU)
AIS Airlines (abbreviation: PNX)
AlbaStar (abbreviation: LAV)
Arkia (abbreviation: IZ)
ASL Airlines (abbreviation: 5O)
Austrian Airlines (abbreviation: OS)
Azerbaijan Airlines (abbreviation: J2)
BA City Flyer (abbreviation: CJ)
Belavia (abbreviation: B2)
Bluebird (abbreviation: BBG)
British Airways (abbreviation: BA)
Brussels Airlines (abbreviation: SN)
Bulgaria Air (abbreviation: FB)
Condor (abbreviation: DE)
Corendon Airlines (abbreviation: CAI)
Corendon Airlines Europe (abbreviation: CXI)
Croatia Airlines (abbreviation: OU)
Danish Air Transport (abbreviation: DX)
Delta Air Lines (abbreviation: DL)
easyJet (abbreviation: U2)
easyJet Europe (abbreviation: EJU)
easyJet Switzerland (abbreviation: DS)
Egypt Air (abbreviation: MS)
EL AL-Israel Airlines (abbreviation: LY)
European Air Charter (abbreviation: BUC)
Eurowings (abbreviation: EW)
Evelop (abbreviation: EVE)
Finnair (abbreviation: AY)
Fly Egypt (abbreviation: FEG)
Freebird Airlines (abbreviation: FHY)
Freebird Airlines Europe (abbreviation: FHM)
Georgian Airways (abbreviation: A9)
Hainan Airlines (abbreviation: HU)
Hibernian Airlines (abbreviation: HG)
Iberia (abbreviation: IB)
Iberia Express (abbreviation: IBS)
Icelandair (abbreviation: FI)
Iraqi Airways (abbreviation: IA)
Israir (abbreviation: 6H)
KLM (abbreviation: KL)
KLM Cityhopper (abbreviation: WA)
LOT Polish Airlines (abbreviation: LO)
Lufthansa (abbreviation: LH)
Luxair (abbreviation: LG)
MIAT Mongolian Airlines (abbreviation: OM)
Neos (abbreviation: NO)
Nesma Airlines (abbreviation: NE)
Nordwind Airlines (abbreviation: N4)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (abbreviation: DY)
Nouvelair Tunisie (abbreviation: BJ)
Olympus Airways (abbreviation: OLY)
Onur Air (abbreviation: 8Q)
Pegas Fly (abbreviation: EO)
Pegasus Airlines (abbreviation: DY)
Play (abbreviation: OG)
Pobeda (abbreviation: DP)
Qatar Airways (abbreviation: QR)
Rossiya Airlines (abbreviation: QR)
Royal Air Maroc (abbreviation: FV)
Royal Jordanian (abbreviation: RJ)
Ryanair (abbreviation: FR)
S7 Airlines (abbreviation: S7)
SAS (abbreviation: SK)
Scoot (abbreviation: TR)
Sky Alps (abbreviation: LWG)
Smartlynx (abbreviation: 6Y)
Smartwings (abbreviation: QS)
SundAir (abbreviation: SDR)
SunExpress (abbreviation: XQ)
Swiss (abbreviation: LX)
Tailwind Airlines (abbreviation: TWI)
TAP - Air Portugal (abbreviation: TP)
Trade Air (abbreviation: TDR)
Transavia Airlines (abbreviation: HV)
Transavia France (abbreviation: TO)
TUIfly (abbreviation: X3)
Tunis Air (abbreviation: TU)
Turkish Airlines (abbreviation: TK)
Ukraine International Airlines (abbreviation: PS)
United Airlines (abbreviation: UA)
UT Air (abbreviation: UT)
Vueling Airlines (abbreviation: VY)
Wings of Lebanon (abbreviation: WLB)
Wizz Air (abbreviation: W6)
This list does not claim to be exhaustive. The range of airlines may also change due to current events.
Are there cafés and restaurants in the terminals?
There is a selection of international restaurants and cafés in the departures area. The airport has a total of 24 catering outlets. Here are the best-known eateries on the airport premises:
KAMPS Bakery
Starbucks
Mövenpick Café
Burger King
Sandwich Manufaktur
Deli Berlin
Berlin Coffee Roastery
asiagourmet
ingredienti
basta! pizza e pasta!
Sandwich Manufaktur
Laggner Bräu
Which destinations are served from Berlin?
40 countries with over 100 destinations can currently be reached from BER Berlin Airport. The current destinations are in Europe, Asia and Africa. However, further intercontinental flights to North and South America, Oceania and Australia are to be added in the future. Below is a brief overview of the current most frequented destinations by country:
Egypt (Cairo, Hurghada, Marsa Al Alam)
Belarus (Minsk)
Belgium (Brussels)
Bulgaria (Sofia, Varna)
Denmark (Copenhagen, Arhus)
Estonia (Tallinn)
Finland (Helsinki, Lappeenranta)
France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon)
Georgia (Tbilisi, Kutaisi)
Greece (Athens, Kerkyra, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Chania)
Great Britain (London, Southampton, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh)
Iraq (Erbil)
Ireland (Dublin)
Israel (Tel Aviv)
Italy (Rome, Pisa, Naples, Palermo, Bologna, Milan, Bolzano, Venice, Olbia)
Jordan (Amman)
Qatar (Doha)
Croatia (Split, Zadar)
Latvia (Riga)
Lithuania (Vilnius)
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Malta (Malta)
Morocco (Marrakech)
Moldova (Chisinau)
Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam)
Norway (Oslo, Bergen)
Austria (Vienna, Innsbruck)
Poland (Warsaw)
Portugal (Lisbon, Faro, Porto, Funchal)
Romania (Bucharest, Cluj)
Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad)
Sweden (Gothenburg, Stockholm)
Switzerland (Berne, Geneva, Zurich)
Serbia (Belgrade)
Singapore (Singapore)
Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Tenerife)
Tunisia (Tunis, Djerba, Monastir)
Turkey (Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep)
Ukraine (Lviv, Kiev, Kharkiv, Odessa)a
In addition, there are other, partly seasonal flight destinations that can be reached from Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
This list of destinations cannot claim to be exhaustive. The number of destinations flown to may increase or decrease.
Frequently asked questions from air travellers (FAQ)
When was BER Berlin Airport opened?
The airport opened its doors on 31 October 2020 and has since taken over all air traffic from the previous Berlin Schönefeld Airport. In addition to Berlin Tegel Airport, which closed in November 2020, it is now solely responsible for all air traffic in the capital region and the surrounding Brandenburg-Potsdam region.
Is Berlin Airport the largest airport in Germany?
Brandenburg Airport is one of the most important airports in the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin Airport is the eastern hub in Germany (Hamburg is the northern hub, Frankfurt am Main the western hub and Munich the southern hub). In terms of capacity, the airport currently ranks third in Germany, just behind Frankfurt am Main and Munich, but this is set to change in the future. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is also an important international departure airport for Poland.
Does the airport have its own motorway exit?
Yes, you can reach the airport directly from the A113 motorway via the "Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg" exit.
Can you park and charge your electric car at the airport?
Yes, one of the other advantages that has arisen in the course of the conversion to BER Airport is the expansion of charging stations. The popularity of electric cars has increased considerably. More and more manufacturers are designing small cars, coupés and SUVs as electric vehicles. The demand for charging stations has risen accordingly. The nearby car parks have charging facilities for different plug systems.
We at McParking have also seized the opportunity and added charging facilities to our car parks as part of the conversion and expansion of Berlin Airport. We can charge up to 40 electric cars at 10 available charging points. Our service and the special convenience for you is that you don't have to charge your car yourself and wait a long time for the charging process to be completed. Instead, simply leave your car key with us and we will "top up" your battery. When you return, you can then drive off directly with your fully charged car. There is only a small flat fee for this charging service with no additional charges.
Is there a short-stay car park in front of Terminal 2?
No, there is only a short-term parking zone in front of Terminal 1 with 300 parking spaces, where you can park up to three times a day for up to 10 minutes free of charge. However, you can walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in just a few minutes.
Is the new BER Terminal 2 already open?
Yes, the new Terminal 2 of BER was opened on 24 March 2022. Terminal 2 will initially be used mainly by the airline Ryanair.
Are there flights from Terminal 5?
No. Due to the low volume of air traffic during the coronavirus crisis, Terminal 5 at BER is currently (as of spring 2022) not in use. All arrivals and departures take place at Terminals 1 and 2.
How long does it take to get from Berlin Central Station to the airport by public transport?
Depending on the time of day, the journey takes between 40 minutes and 90 minutes. You can travel by train, S-Bahn (S9) or bus. The journey by car from the city centre takes 30 - 50 minutes, depending on the volume of traffic.