Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (TXL)

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.

Terminals

Terminal 1 (main, opened 2020), Terminal 2 (planned future expansion)

Transport to city center

S-Bahn S9 to Ostbahnhof/Alexanderplatz: 30 min, €3.80. FEX Express to Ostbahnhof: 30 min. Taxi: €40-60.

Lounges

Lufthansa Business Lounge, Aspire Airport Lounge (pay-per-use). Limited lounge options currently.

Travel tips

BER is more compact than its size suggests. Download BER app for real-time gate info and wayfinding.

Airport Wi-Fi

Free unlimited WiFi at Berlin Brandenburg (BER) — connect to the airport network; no time limit.

Security and arrival

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.

Distance to city

24 km / 30 min by FEX Airport Express train to Berlin Hbf

Related guides

• Berlin city guide
• Germany country guide