All departures and arrivals take place in Terminals 1 and 2. Both terminals are within walking distance of each other. Please find out in good time before your departure from which terminal you are flying.
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Terminal 1 is centrally located between the runways. The train station “Flughafen BER” is located directly below the terminal. By car, you can reach the parking lots at T1 via the B96a federal highway or the A113 freeway, exit “Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg”.
There are ten check-in islands in Terminal 1 with a total of 118 counters. If you have already checked in and are traveling with hand baggage only, go directly to the security controls. Please check the check-in and boarding times with your airline. If possible, check in online or at a fast bag drop machine.
Terminal 1 has a wide range of shops, catering and service facilities. The heart of the terminal is the approximately 9,000 square metre marketplace directly after the security control.
The move to the winter timetable will result in changes in the operating hours in Terminal 2 from 2 November 2026. Check-in opens 2 to 2.5 hours before the respective flight, depending on the airline. Passengers travelling with hand luggage only can also use the security controls in Terminal 1, which open at 4:00 a.m. as before. All gates are accessible from all security controls.
Terminal 2 is within walking distance of Terminal 1. If you are arriving by public transport, you will find the station "Flughafen BER" directly under Terminal 1. By car, you can reach the car parks in front of Terminals 1-2 via the B96a main road or the A113 motorway, exit "Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg".
You will find the check-in area with the counters and self-service machines on level E0. If you have already checked in and are travelling with hand bagagge only, go directly to the security control on level E1. Directly beyond is the plaza and access to the gate areas.
Terminal 2 is located in the immediate vicinity of Terminal 1 and can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.
Terminal 2 does not have its own driveway for vehicles. Please use the short-term parking facilities of Terminal 1 on Departures Level E1 or Arrivals Level E0.
In the immediate vicinity of Terminals 1 and 2, in the Airport City, you will find numerous multi-storey car parks and parking spaces.
You can reach Terminal 2 from the station in Terminal 1 in a few minutes on foot. From the station, follow the signs to Terminal 2. The walkway is located on the arrivals level E0.
You can find information about your terminal in the your flight information or via your airline.
At BER, many partners work together to ensure you have a pleasant stay.
Our partner company AAS Aviation & Airport Services GmbH assists wheelchair users, injured people, the elderly, lone adults travelling with children below two years of age as well as deaf, blind, and mentally handicapped people. This enables us to offer these people a flight that is as uncomplicated as possible.
If you have lost something on the plane or your baggage is damaged, please contact your airline's baggage tracing service.
The German Federal Police is responsible for border protection and aviation security at the airport.
You will find the Federal Police at the joint service points of the Federal Police, the State Police and Customs.
Further information on the duties of the Federal Police can be found on their website.
The Brandenburg state police is responsible for security in all public areas as well as the areas around the airport.
You will find the Brandenburg State Police at the joint service points of the Federal Police, the State Police and Customs.
Further information on the duties of the state police can be found on their website.
Customs administration monitors cross-border transportation of goods and levies customs duties or tax payments. Upon arrival, all goods that are subject to registration must be registered with Customs.
You will find Customs at the joint service points of the Federal Police, the State Police and Customs.
If you would like to inform yourself in advance about various customs regulations regarding your baggage, you can check at the customs check.
You can hand in items that were found or pick up lost items from here, provided they were handed in at the airport.
Tips for trips through Berlin and Brandenburg can be obtained from the Berlin-Brandenburg tourist information office.
Information on your stay in the terminal buildings, security and order as well as on activities requiring approval is available in the terminal rules
