Berlin

Guide to Berlin-Tegel Airport

The Berlin airport sees an average of 10 million travelers annually, many of those flying inside of Europe. The airport is only 8 km from the city center, making it easy to take public transportation to and from the city.

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Terminals and facilities at Berlin-Tegel

One terminal deals with all scheduled and charter flights with the gates circling around it.

The airport provides banking and bureau de change facilities, ATMs and a post office. The ATMs are located in the departure ring at gates 4,10/11 and 15 and in the “Reisemarkt” of the bank. The airport has suitable provisions for disabled persons including ramped access, toilets at gates 1, 15, 16, 68 and wheelchair-accessible telephones in the Departures building. Disabled car-parking spaces may be found on the lower level.

For business travelers, there are fax and photocopying services are on hand in the VIP lounges and in the airport service center. For conference facilities, go to the center positioned on the third floor. Other business facilities are available at one of the nearby Berlin airport hotels. The hotels are also a good place if you just need a room for an overnight stay. Get good rates on Berlin airport hotels here.

There are four restaurants, two bars and two snack bars dispersed through the airport.

Those who want to hire a car at the airport to get into Berlin can do so without any trouble. Avis, Budget, and Hertz are among a few of the car hire companies at the Berlin airport. To reserve a hire car at Berlin airport in advance, click here.

Hotels at Berlin-Tegel Airport

There are numerous hotels near the Berlin airport. They offer a comfortable place to stay and many amenities. The hotels vary in price, so its best to find a hotel near to Berlin airport online.

Some of the hotels close to the airport include: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Hollywood Media Hotel, Hotel Brandies Berlin, and Intercontinental.

Transportation and parking at Berlin-Tegel

An airport bus operates to underground stations Kurt-Schumacher-Platz, connecting to central Friedrichstrasse, or the X9 service to Jakob-Kaiser-Platz on the southwest U7 line with a connection to Charlottenburg. For over ground trains, take the 109 or the X9 past Jakob-Kaiser-Platz to Station Zoo (west Berlin's central station), or the 128 service to the north of the city. A jet express airport shuttle serves central Berlin including Reichstag and Unter den Linden.

Taxis are also available just outside the terminal to take you into the city. Some hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. It’s best to check with your individual hotel to see when and if they provide this service.

Berlin airport parking lots are situated beneath and around the terminal; P1, P2 and P5 service the long-term airport parking needs while PK is for short-term parking. If you want to make sure you have a space beforehand, go online to reserve Berlin airport parking.

Car hire at Berlin-Tegel

The airport is linked to the Berlin city motorway, the A100, and the A111 north, with well-signposted exits provided.

You can hire a car directly from the Berlin airport, but to find the best rates it might be better to book your Berlin airport car hire online.

Having your own hire car is a convenience not only inside the city, but also if you plan to take any day trips. There are several smaller towns surrounding Berlin that may be worthwhile to venture to.

Website: http://www.berlin-airport.de

Information: +49 180-5000 186