Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (TXL) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 (main, opened 2020), Terminal 2 (planned future expansion)
- Distance to city
- 24 km / 30 min by FEX Airport Express train to Berlin Hbf
Overview
Berlin's long-awaited new airport finally opened in 2020, replacing the old Tegel and Schönefeld airports. Modern and efficient with one main terminal.
Transport to city center
S-Bahn S9 to Ostbahnhof/Alexanderplatz: 30 min, €3.80. FEX Express to Ostbahnhof: 30 min. Taxi: €40-60.
Wi-Fi
Free unlimited WiFi at Berlin Brandenburg (BER) — connect to the airport network; no time limit.
Lounges
Lufthansa Business Lounge, Aspire Airport Lounge (pay-per-use). Limited lounge options currently.
Security & customs
EU/EEA passport holders and eligible ePassport travelers aged 12+ can use the EasyPASS automated eGates. Standard EU 100ml liquid rules apply at security. Germany is in Schengen, so intra-Schengen flights skip passport control; note the old Tegel (TXL) airport is closed — all flights now use BER.
Travel tips
BER is more compact than its size suggests. Download BER app for real-time gate info and wayfinding.