Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Information on the airport’s connections and its surrounding area.
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) - Willy Brandt
Tourist information hub (Berlin Brandenburg Welcome Center) is located inside Terminal 1, level E0 – arrival area 1.
Gateway to the world: BER Airport
Berlin is the third largest airport location in Germany. All air traffic is concentrated in the south-east of Berlin in Schönefeld in Brandenburg at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER for short), which was built as a location with several terminals.
Bright lights
View of the terminal’s facade
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Location, location, location
Signage supports passenger orientation.
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Bird’s eye view
Series of aerial views of BER and Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg / Günter Wicker
The approach
Straight to the terminal by car or train.
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Terminal 1
In future, buses and taxis will stop in front of Terminal T1.
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Let’s go
The way to departure
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Departure waiting area
View of the departure waiting area inside BER’s northern main pier.
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Signposted
Signage inside the hall
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Günter Wicker
Approaching
Autumnal atmosphere at BER
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- Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH / Annika Bauer
BER consists of two terminals
T1 and T2 are centrally located between the airstrips. Both terminals are connected to the city centre and surrounding region by bus and rail via the railway station Flughafen BER found right underneath T1.
Terminal 5 (the former Berlin-Schönefeld Airport) is permanently closed, but the associated Schönefeld rail station (near Berlin) is still served.
BER Airport connections
The airport express (FEX)
This regional train (FEX, short for Flughafenexpress) connects the airport with Berlin’s city center (Flughafen BER – Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin Potsdamer Platz – Berlin Hbf). On this train, the standard VBB fare (Berlin ABC!) applies.
In addition to the FEX, the regional trains (RE20, RB22, RB24 und RB32) stop at the airport. (➤ Detailed Schedule)
Reach Berlin and the surrounding area via S-Bahn
S-Bahn lines S85 and S9 also stop at BER, reaching the airport approx. every 10 minutes. These trains arrive from Frohnau/Pankow (S85) or Spandau via Schönefeld and Waßmannsdorf (S9).
Reach the airport by bus
Supplementing several city and regional buses, the X7 and X71 express buses connect the Rudow U-Bahn stop (last stop on the U7 line) with BER Airport. Travel time is approx. 20 minutes with buses leaving every 10 minutes.
A luxury coach express connection expands your airport travel choices. The BER2 AirportShuttle runs 15 times a day from Potsdam main station via Teltow Stadt S-Bahn station and Teltow regional station to BER Airport. Travel time from Potsdam is a little under an hour and an express charge of 6 euros in addition to the standard fare Berlin BC applies; with a Deutschland-Ticket, the surcharge is only 5 euros. All AirportShuttle tickets are available from the driver.
Continue by taxi
At terminals T1 and T2, arriving passengers are just a few steps from the North and South taxi ranks in front of Terminal T1 on level E0. Departing passengers leave their taxi on level E1, within easy reach of the check-in facilities. Terminal 2 does not have its own taxi rank.
Charges and travel time: A taxi to Berlin’s city centre will cost between 60 and 70 euros. All taxis stationed at the front of the terminal are obliged to charge standard fares. The ride should take between 35 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Do you need a special type of taxi?
Passengers looking for a special type of taxi, e. g. a handicapped accessible vehicle, one equipped with child seats or a more spacious minivan should contact a representative of the taxi service provider, APCOA. Representatives can be found at the taxi ranks.
Getting the right ticket
Berlin’s transport network is divided into different fare zones. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in fare zone C.
- If you are traveling to Berlin's city centre or Potsdam, you will need a ticket for the fare zone Berlin ABC.
- If your destination is in the immediate vicinity of BER Airport and you are not touching the Berlin city area, you can save money with a ticket for up to a maximum of 4 honeycombs. In this case, we recommend that you use the Navigator app (Android & iOS), enter your route and purchase the cheapest ticket directly online.
- If you are planning to take several public transport journeys on the same day, you might be better off with a 24h ticket, a 4-trip ticket, or a tourist ticket (see below for options).
Please remember to validate your ticket before use.
Buy your tickets here
Please be aware that all tickets need to be purchased before the start of travel. You cannot buy tickets on S-Bahn or regional trains.
Digital ticket via app:
- Download the DB Navigator app (iOs / Android) to your smartphone.
- Buy the desired ticket from the integrated ticket shop.
- Get notified of delays or train cancellations via push messages.
Via ticket counters
- Ticket counters are located inside T1, level E0, and inside T1, level U1 (DB Travel Centre).
Via ticket machine
- Ticket machines are available inside T1, level E0, near the baggage claim area; inside T1, level E0, near the bus stop; inside T1, level U1, near the stairs and access to the trains; and inside T1, level U2, on platforms 1 +2, 3 + 4, and 5 + 6.
The right ticket in just two clicks!
All ticket machines in Berlin’s city centre now feature a special airport button with an easy-to-spot airport icon. This helps visitors identify the right ticket for their trip to the airport. Depending on the machine’s location, the machine will automatically display the correct fare.
Trip to BER
Clever: Thanks to the new airport button there’s no need to search for the right ticket.
Special deals for tourists
Special tourist tickets facilitate easy, convenient, and affordable access to the city’s main tourist attractions. These tickets are valid for all public transport within the chosen fare zone and period.
