Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the central transportation hub in Europe and with its excellent location only 30 minutes from the city center. The excellent connections to national and international transport networks, with over 300 daily flights from more than 70 countries, make Berlin an attractive destination for international guests. The airport offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, comprehensive services and flexible transport options, enabling event planners to organize their events efficiently and smoothly. We have compiled important information for event planners here.

Terminal 1 (T1) is the largest terminal of BER with eight levels. It was opened on October 31, 2020 as the first terminal and has ten check-in islands with a total of 118 desks, 36 security lines for departing passengers and five security lines for transfer passengers. In addition, all passengers can expect a duty-free area and a wide range of restaurants, stores and service facilities.

Terminal 2 (T2) is directly connected to Terminal 1. It has its own check-in counters and security checks. 

Terminal 5 (T5) is located in the northern part of BER Airport and can be easily reached from the BER train station in eight minutes by S-Bahn lines S9 and S45. Please allow an additional 10 minutes' walk from the BER train station to Terminal 5. Busses and cabs run between the terminals. A free Mobility Service is available for passengers with reduced mobility.

Please arrive at the airport in good time before departure (at least 2 hours) and always allow sufficient time for transfers between the terminals.

Well prepared for the security check - To make sure you get through security quickly and easily, you can reserve a time slot free of charge with BER Runway. 

With its own train station "Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2" the airport is very well connected to Berlin and the surrounding area.

Airport Express and/or regional trains run four times an hour between Berlin main station and the BER train station (T1 & T2). S-Bahn lines S 9 and S 45 leave every 20 minutes from Terminals 1, 2 and the northern Terminal 5 at the old Schönefeld Airport direction Berlin city center.

Additionally, busses such as the PlusBus Airport Region or the Airport Shuttle BER1 complete the range of services.

You can also reach the city quickly and comfortably by taxi. Taxi ranks are located in front of Terminal 1 (Level 0 for arriving passengers, Level 1 for departing passengers) and 5 (Terminal Area L). The taxi ride from Berlincity center takes about 35 minutes to Terminal 1 and about 45 minutes to Terminal 5.

You can easily reach Terminals 1 and 2 of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) by car or cab via the six-lane A113 highway. Use the special exit “Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg” to get directly to the airport. The best way to reach Terminal 5 is via the A113 by taking the “Schönefeld-Süd” exit or via the B96a federal highway, which has also been upgraded. The journey time from Berlin city center to BER is around 40 minutes, while you should allow around 45 minutes for the route to Terminal 5 at the former Schönefeld Airport.

If you are using a car-sharing vehicle, you can park it free of charge in parking lot P4. This is located just 400 meters from Terminal 1 and is therefore easily accessible.

Coaches at BER Airport use Bus Parking B in the Airport City in front of Terminal 1 for a stop. It is not permitted to use the terminal access roads Arrival (E0) and Departure (E1).

For events with a higher bus volume (more than four coaches), please contact the APCOA PARKING Deutschland GmbH via parken@berlin-airport.de in advance. Driving breaks for drivers are not permitted in Bus Parking B.

You would like to reserve a hotel room, buy the Berlin WelcomeCard and need more information about your stay in Berlin? The Berlin Brandenburg Welcome Center is the first point of contact for all Berlin visitors landing at the new BER airport. It is located in Terminal 1, Level 0. Competent and multilingual staff is available daily from 09:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to answer all your questions.