Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) handles all air traffic for the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region from a single site in the city’s south-east. With over 25 million passengers a year, it is Germany’s third-largest airport; busy enough that knowing how it works before you arrive makes a real difference.

This guide covers everything from getting to the terminal to clearing security faster, so you can spend less time worrying and more time in Berlin.

Getting to BER

BER is accessible by both public transport and car.

The airport has two terminals; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; and the route to both is the same from the main access roads.

Before you travel, check which terminal your flight departs from: this information appears on the airport’s digital display boards, on the BER website, and in the BER app. All flights are listed online up to one week in advance.

Parking can be booked in advance through the BER website or app, with options ranging from short-term spots close to the terminal to longer-stay spaces at lower rates. Booking ahead lets you secure a space and often a better price.

Flight status at BER. Pic by Anikka Bauer

Check-In and Baggage Drop

The most efficient approach is to check in online via your airline’s app or website before you arrive. If you’re traveling with hand luggage only, you can go straight to security. If you have checked baggage, look into whether your airline supports Fast Bag Drop.

Fast Bag Drop kiosks in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 let you print your bag tag and drop your luggage without queuing at a check-in desk. The machines are well-distributed across both terminals, so waits are…

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