Getting to BER: How families can reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport stress-free by car

 

 

For families with children, getting to the airport is often the first little taste of adventure before the actual holiday begins. Those who are well prepared save stress and ensure that the start of their holiday is relaxed and stress-free. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is easily accessible by car from many regions of Germany – ideal if you are travelling with several people, lots of luggage and perhaps also child seats.

McParking offers safe and affordable parking specifically 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 about a thing. Here you can choose between covered parking spaces or parking spaces in a fenced-off outdoor area.

Particularly convenient: the comfortable shuttle service takes you and all your luggage directly from the car park to just outside the terminal – no lugging around or long walks. So you can concentrate fully on your trip. With McParking, your family holiday begins 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 leaves every 20 minutes. There's plenty to see on the way, so boredom doesn't stand a chance.

When planning a family holiday by car, good route planning is essential. Depending on your starting point, there are various routes to choose from:

• From the Frankfurt (Oder) area: It is best to take the A12 towards Berlin and then take the A10 (Berliner Ring) south. From there, continue on the A113 until the ‘Schönefeld-Süd’ or ‘Flughafen BER’ exit. The route is well developed and usually has little traffic.
• From the Dresden/Leipzig area: The A13 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 towards Berlin, then change at the Werder junction to the A10 (Berliner Ring Süd) towards Frankfurt (Oder) and follow the A113 towards BER Airport.
• From Schwerin / Rostock: The A24 takes you towards Berlin. At the Havelland junction, change to the A10 (Ring) and take the A113 directly to the airport.

The following applies to all routes: Allow plenty of time, especially when travelling with children. McParking is located in the immediate vicinity of the airport and has excellent transport links.

What challenges do family trips bring?

Teddy bears, air mattresses and endless suitcases: getting to the airport can present some typical challenges for families.

• Packing and storage problems: Families often travel with lots of extra luggage such as prams, spare clothes, toys and snacks. Not only does everything have to fit in the car, it also needs to be stored safely and be within easy reach during the journey.
• Boredom and restlessness: Children quickly become impatient on long journeys and often ask the famous question: ‘Are we there yet?’ Statistics show that children become restless after about 30 minutes at the latest. Without entertainment or snacks, the chances of whining and tantrums increase significantly.
• Regular breaks: Children need more breaks than adults to move around, burn off energy or go to the toilet. Long journeys in one go quickly lead 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 in aeroplanes under certain conditions. The seat must then be specifically approved for use on aircraft – this can be identified by the label ‘For use in aircraft’ or a corresponding FAA approval. Important: Most airlines require you to register the child seat in advance and confirm its use in writing.
• Unforeseen situations: Flexibility is key, as plans may need to be changed quickly due to traffic jams, hunger, tiredness or the spontaneous needs of children.

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

What amenities does McParking offer families on site?

McParking meets these challenges with family-friendly solutions:

• Large parking spaces: Ideal for family vehicles with plenty of storage space. Please note: These parking spaces 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 about onward travel and small refreshments (e.g. drinks, snacks) make waiting more pleasant.

Tips for families before setting off

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

Tip: Pack everything important in a separate children's travel bag – this way, the little ones have everything at hand and feel grown up.

Shuttle services and other family-friendly options

McParking's free shuttle service is tailored to families:

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

This means 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 ideas to keep children entertained, a few simple tricks can almost guarantee a stress-free journey. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to help make your next trip even more enjoyable.

Pack your luggage cleverly:

• Use rucksacks instead of suitcases for hand luggage – this way, you'll have both hands free.
• Put large items at the bottom and keep small items handy.
• Put an emergency kit in the car: first aid, blanket, snacks, toiletries.

Keep children entertained:

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

Important information for McParking:

• Unload everything immediately after parking – the unloading zone offers plenty of space.
• Place pushchairs and bulky luggage directly in the shuttle – the fixtures hold them securely in place.

Conclusion: Stress-free travel for families

A well-planned journey with children can make the difference between a stressful start to your holiday and a relaxed one. If you are travelling from Frankfurt (Oder), Magdeburg, Leipzig, Dresden or Rostock, McParking offers a reliable parking solution in the immediate vicinity of BER Airport.

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

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

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

Start your family holiday relaxed and safe

With well-planned travel arrangements and McParking's family-friendly services, your holiday begins stress-free before you even take off. Families benefit from secure, affordable parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of BER Airport, spacious unloading zones and comfortable shuttle transfers that are also ideal for prams and lots of luggage. This makes the journey to the airport a relaxed start to the holidays for parents and children alike – safe, comfortable and well organised.

 

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