Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Arrival procedures depend on whether your flight arrives from within the Schengen border-free area or an international non-Schengen departure point.

• Follow clear overhead signage from your gate towards the Exit and Baggage Claim area.
• Passengers arriving on non-Schengen flights must pass through passport control operated by the German Federal Police.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousel in the baggage reclaim hall on the ground level.
• Proceed through customs clearance: select the green exit if you have no goods to declare, or the red exit if carrying items exceeding official allowances.
• Step into the public arrivals hall where ground transportation, information desks, and essential services are located.

• Zug

  Airport Express (FEX) & Regional Trains (RE8, RB23)

  Direct, fast rail services running from the station under Terminal 1 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and key city hubs.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €4.00 - €5.00 (Berlin ABC ticket)

• Zug

  S-Bahn (S9, S45)

  Suburban rail service offering frequent stops across central and eastern Berlin.

  Dauer:

  roughly 45-55 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €4.00 - €5.00 (Berlin ABC ticket)

• Zug

  Express Bus (X7, X71)

  Connects Terminals 1 and 2 directly to the underground network (U7 line) at Rudow.

  Dauer:

  roughly 15-25 minutes (to Rudow U-Bahn station)

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €4.00 - €5.00 (Berlin ABC ticket)

• Fahrdienste

  Taxi & Rideshare

  Official licenced taxi ranks are situated immediately outside Terminal 1 on the arrivals level.

  Dauer:

  roughly 35-60 minutes (traffic dependent)

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €50.00 - €70.00

Transferring between flights involves moving within or between Terminals 1 and 2.

• Schengen to Schengen transfers generally do not require passing through border security or re-clearing security.
• Non-Schengen to Schengen transfers require passing through passport control and security screening prior to entering the departure area.
• Self-connecting passengers must collect baggage, exit into the arrivals hall, and re-check baggage at the landside check-in counters.

Complimentary high-speed internet access is available throughout all main terminal areas.

• Connect to the network named '_BER Free Wi-Fi'.
• No advance registration or SMS verification is required to start browsing.
• Session duration is unlimited, though re-authentication may be prompted after extended periods.

Currency exchange counters and cash machines are distributed across arrivals and departures halls.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) accept major international credit and debit cards.
• Currency exchange services are available in Terminal 1 landside and airside zones.
• Card payments are widely accepted across airport outlets, but keeping small Euro cash notes is helpful for minor local purchases.

A range of dining options is located before and after security screening.

• Landside dining options are situated in the public check-in and food court areas of Terminal 1.
• Airside options include quick-service outlets, bakeries, cafes, and sit-down dining options across the main concourses.
• Select options operate extended hours to accommodate early morning and late night flights.

Multiple airline and independent pay-per-use lounges operate within Terminal 1.

• Lufthansa operates dedicated lounges for eligible business-class passengers and status holders in Terminal 1.
• Independent lounges are accessible via lounge membership programmes or walk-up payment.
• Lounges are located in both Schengen and non-Schengen departures areas.

Hotel accommodation is accessible directly on site within walking distance of the terminal doors.

• IntercityHotel Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located directly adjacent to Terminal 1.
• Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin offers premium facilities directly opposite the main terminal complex.
• Additional budget and mid-scale hotels are located short bus rides away near the former Schönefeld area.

Baggage facilities include left-luggage storage and lost-property assistance.

• Left-luggage and storage facilities are located on the lower level of Terminal 1 near the railway station access.
• For items misplaced on board an aircraft, contact your operating airline's local ground handler directly.
• For items lost within the terminal building, visit the airport lost property desk or submit an online query.

Amenities for travellers with young children are positioned throughout the main passenger areas.

• Baby-changing rooms are co-located with major restroom facilities in all terminal sectors.
• Children's play areas are available airside in Terminal 1 to assist families during delays or layovers.
• Family lanes are often available at security checkpoints during busy operating periods.

• Subterranean Rail Station
• Luggage Storage
• Medical Services
• Pharmacy
• Duty-Free Shops
• Observation Deck
• ATMs & Currency Exchange
• Prayer & Silence Rooms

Lokale Notrufnummer: 112 (Medical/Fire), 110 (Police)

• In a life-threatening medical situation, dial 112 immediately or notify any uniform airport staff member.
• A medical service centre is situated within Terminal 1 for non-emergency or preliminary medical advice.
• For lost passports or urgent legal identity checks, report to the Bundespolizei service office in Terminal 1.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Berlin Brandenburg Airport Official SiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Bundespolizei (German Federal Police)Regierungsquelle
• Bundeszollverwaltung (German Customs)Regierungsquelle
• Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB)Offizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Deutsche Bahn Passenger PortalOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Federal Ministry of Health)Regierungsquelle