Brandenburg
Berlin Brandenburg Airport, operating under the IATA code BER and ICAO code EDDB, serves as the principal international gateway for Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg region of northeastern Germany. Situated approximately 18 kilometres southeast of central Berlin, the airport occupies a position that places it within reasonable reach of both the German capital and the broader metropolitan area. It opened in October 2020 after an extended development period, consolidating air traffic that had previously been divided between the former Tegel and Schönefeld airports. The former Schönefeld terminal was retained and integrated into the new facility, operating as Terminal 5. The airport sits at coordinates roughly 52.37°N, 13.5°E, in the Central European Time zone, observing Central European Summer Time during warmer months.
Overview
Berlin Brandenburg Airport, operating under the IATA code BER and ICAO code EDDB, serves as the principal international gateway for Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg region of northeastern Germany. Situated approximately 18 kilometres southeast of central Berlin, the airport occupies a position that places it within reasonable reach of both the German capital and the broader metropolitan area. It opened in October 2020 after an extended development period, consolidating air traffic that had previously been divided between the former Tegel and Schönefeld airports. The former Schönefeld terminal was retained and integrated into the new facility, operating as Terminal 5. The airport sits at coordinates roughly 52.37°N, 13.5°E, in the Central European Time zone, observing Central European Summer Time during warmer months.
Brandenburg is most useful when its route network, ground transport and terminal setup match the trip you are taking. Before booking, compare the scheduled departure time with the airport location, connection window and any baggage or check-in requirements attached to your airline.
Airlines
Berlin Brandenburg attracts a broad mix of carriers reflecting the city's status as a major European capital and cultural destination. Low-cost operators hold a prominent position at the airport, with easyJet maintaining Berlin as one of its significant continental bases. Ryanair and Eurowings also operate meaningful services from the airport. Lufthansa, Germany's flag carrier, connects Berlin to its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, enabling onward connections across the Lufthansa Group network. Beyond European services, long-haul carriers link Berlin with destinations in the Middle East, North America and parts of Asia, though the full range of routes varies seasonally. Charter and leisure airlines supplement scheduled services, particularly during summer travel peaks.
For any airport, the operating airline matters as much as the marketing airline shown in a search result. Codeshares, partner flights and regional affiliates can affect check-in desks, terminal use, baggage handling and support if a flight is delayed or changed.
Terminals and Transfers
The airport's primary passenger facility is Terminal 1, a large modern building designed to handle the bulk of departures and arrivals. Terminal 2 provides supplementary capacity and may be brought into fuller use during high-demand periods. Terminal 5, the retained structure from the former Schönefeld Airport, handles certain carriers and flight types separately. Passengers connecting between terminals should allow adequate time, as the facilities are not all housed within a single contiguous building. Transfer passengers on international itineraries should verify with their carrier whether their connection requires a terminal change and whether checked baggage will be transferred automatically.
Connections through BER need more planning when flights are on separate tickets, when checked baggage is involved, or when the itinerary changes between domestic and international processing. Build a wider buffer if you need to collect bags, move between terminals or pass through security again.
Ground Transport and Trip Planning
Brandenburg ground transport should be planned around your arrival time, luggage and final destination. Public transport can be efficient where available, while taxis, rideshare and private transfers may be easier for late arrivals, families or travellers with multiple bags.
If you are choosing between airports, compare BER against nearby alternatives, total ground-transport cost and the reliability of the connection. A slightly higher fare can be worthwhile when it reduces transfer risk or shortens the total journey.
Practical guide
Using Brandenburg without guesswork
Plan BER around the terminal you use, the type of connection you are making and how predictable you need the trip into Berlin to be.
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at BER. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport's primary passenger facility is Terminal 1, a large modern building designed to handle the bulk of departures and arrivals. Terminal 2 provides supplementary capacity and may be brought into fuller use during
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
Before you leave for BER
- 1Confirm the terminal and operating airline before leaving for BER.
- 2Check baggage cut-off times if you are travelling with checked luggage.
- 3Leave extra time for international processing or terminal changes.
- 4Compare ground transport options against traffic and arrival time.
- 5Recheck the flight status before travelling to the airport.
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Terminal and transfer notes
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at BER. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport's primary passenger facility is Terminal 1, a large modern building designed to handle the bulk of departures and arrivals. Terminal 2 provides supplementary capacity and may be brought into fuller use during
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
For Brandenburg, the safest connection plan is based on the operating airline, the terminal shown on your booking and whether your baggage is checked through. If the itinerary uses separate tickets, choose a larger buffer.
Routes
Top routes from BER
Use these route cards to scan popular destinations, estimated distance and flight time before checking live schedules and fares.
No routes tracked from BER yet.
Official planning details
Transfers, fares, parking and passenger services at BER
A source-linked planning layer for details that can change: terminal transfers, transport costs, parking, lounges and accessibility.
Terminal transfer links
TransfersBrandenburg transfer details can depend on airline, terminal, baggage handling and whether flights are booked on one ticket. Check the operating airline and airport website before relying on a tight connection at BER.
Check airport transfer informationTransport fares and local access
FaresTransport costs to and from Berlin can vary by public transport, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, tolls and time of day. Confirm current fares before travelling, especially for late arrivals or peak periods.
Review transport informationParking and pre-booking
ParkingParking at Brandenburg may vary by terminal, short-stay area, long-stay area and online booking rules. Compare official parking options with drop-off, pick-up and ground transport before choosing how to reach the airport.
Review airport parking optionsLounges and eligibility
LoungesLounge availability at BER depends on airline, cabin, alliance status, membership or paid-entry rules. Check the operating airline before travel because access rules and opening hours can change.
Check lounge informationAccessibility and assistance
AccessPassengers needing mobility, sensory, medical or other assistance should confirm airport facilities and arrange airline assistance before travel. Airline-provided help is usually requested through the airline or booking channel.
Review accessibility informationTerminal and parking maps
MapsMaps are useful for finding check-in areas, arrivals paths, parking locations and ground transport pick-up points at Brandenburg. Confirm the terminal before leaving for the airport.
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Useful cost notes
Prices can change, so use these notes to spot likely cost items before checking the official source.
Public transport, taxi, rideshare and private-transfer prices around BER can change by time, distance, demand and local fees.
Parking prices often vary by car park, stay length and whether online pre-booking is available.
Seat selection, baggage, lounge access, tolls and late-night transport can change the real cost of a trip.
Nearby airports
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Nearby airport options can help when comparing fares, connection times, ground transport and alternate arrival points in Germany.
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Brandenburg — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Brandenburg is located in Berlin, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 52.370°, 13.500°.
- Its IATA code is BER and its ICAO code is EDDB.
- Brandenburg serves Berlin, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Brandenburg operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Brandenburg sits at latitude 52.370° and longitude 13.500°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BER. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BER is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BER on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1 Melli-Beese-Ring, Schönefeld, Brandenburg, 12529, Germany, the phone number is +49 30 60911150, the official website is http://www.berlin-airport.de/de/ber/index.php. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.