Berlin Airport 

Berlin airports: Schoenfeld, Tegel and Templehof

In 2007, 20 million passengers flew to and from Berlin from it's three airports- Schoenfeld, Tegel and Tempelhof, which are together serviced by a total of 84 airlines, from 160 destinations around the world.

As one of Europe's busiest transport hubs, particularly for international flights, it's no wonder plans are underway for a new airport to the tune of over 2 billion euros! Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI) is scheduled to open in 211. In the meantime, visitors will have to negotiate with one or more of the Berlin airport: Tegel, Templehof and Schoenefeld.

TEGEL AIRPORT, BERLIN

Located 8kms west of Berlin city centre, Tegel is the largest of three airports serving the German capital as the main international airport. In 2007, more than thirteen and a half million passengers flew out and in to Tegel, with an average of around 410 lights per day. 

 Getting to and from Berlin

 By Car:

 There are car parks available both under and around the terminal. The route between the airport and Berlin city is via the A111 north or A100 motorways. Both are well signposted. 

 By Bus:

 Jet Express buses (routes 128, 109 and X9) connect with the city's subway system (the U-bahn) at Kurt-Schumacher-Platzx and Jakob-Kaiser-Platz. These routes also connect with the overground train system (S-Bahn). Buses run to destinations in the city centre, including Unter den Linden and Französische Strasse. The journey time is from 20 to 30 minutes. For more infomation, you can ask at the BVG office in the terminal's main hall.

 By Taxi

 The taxi ranks are on the main road outside the terminal's main hall, and also in front of gates 8/9 and 16. A taxi fare will cost you around 15€, depending on the time of day, the luggage you have and your pickup/ drop off point. It takes around 20-30 minutes to get to the city centre.

 TEMPLEHOF AIRPORT, BERLIN

 Tempelhof  airport is the oldest and smallest of the three Berlin airports and situated in Tempelhof, about 7 kms away from the city centre. Opened in 1923, the airport has two main runways and services around 350, 000 passengers per year.

 Getting to and from Berlin

 By Car

The airport is situated just off Route 96/96a, which leads straight to the city centre.

 By Bus

 Frequent bus services are available from outside the terminal building, with links to all parts of the city. From the airport to the city centre, you'll need a zone A ticket (one way) which is valid for 2 hours.  

 By Train

 Platz der Luftbrücke is the airport train station where you can connect to Berlin city centre. The U6 line connects with both the U7 and U1 east-west branches of the city's urban rail system. U-Bahn line #U6 runs every 10 minutes to the city.

 By Taxi

 There is a taxi rank just outside the terminal building. A journey to the city centre costs about €20 (excluding additional luggage charges). Allow about 20 minutes for the journey, depending on traffic. 

SCHOENFELD AIRPORT, BERLIN

 Nearly 2 million passengers annually pass through Schoenfeld airport, which is located 18kms south of the city centre. There are three terminals, A, B and C, with most of the scheduled flights operating out of Terminal A.

By Car

The airport is 30 minutes by car from the city centre. It is located just off the A13 autobahn, which leads to the 96a roadway into the city, or to the A10 ring road which circles most of Berlin. Short term car parking facilities can be found in car park P3 and costs about €1.50 for 20 minutes.By TrainAirport Express trains run to the Berlin-Zoologischer Garten station in the city centre, departing from a station 500 metres from the terminal building. You can get to Schoenefeld by train (RE7, RB22, RB14), the airport express or the overground S45.By Bus Two bus lines serve the airport, leaving from outside the main entrance of Terminal A every 10 minutes. The buses run into downtown Berlin, making an intermediate stop to join the city's urban railway system. Cost is €2.60.By TaxiThe Taxi rank is located outside terminal A. To the city centre a taxi costs between €30-35 and journey time is 25-40 minutes.

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