Introduction
First, when organizing the trip to Berlin, some may wonder whether the airport of the city is going to be open. In this article, you will find out what is the current state of Berlin airports, and use this knowledge to arrange your trip.
Background
Located in the capital city of Germany, Berlin has three major airports: Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL), Schonefeld Airport, and the new international airport namely the Berlin Brandenburg Berlin Airport (BER).
Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)
Tegel Airport located in the northern part of the capital has been the means of air transportation for Berlin for more than seventy years. Nevertheless, in line with the proposed development of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport in 2020, Tegel airport will be closed down.
For those planning for the next flights to or from Berlin in the coming period, there is one thing that you should know, Tegel Airport will shut down completely on November 8, 2020. Until then it will still operate and offer domestic and international flights, however it will begin slowly phasing out its service in anticipation for Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
I chose Berlin Schönefeld Airport also referred to by its code name SXF.
As Berlin’s main airport before the construction of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Schönefeld Airport is located southeast of Berlin.
After the construction of Berlin Brandenburg Airport Schönefeld Airport has been renamed to the FIVE Terminal of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport. This has now been established alongside the new terminal that provides better amenities and accommodation to passengers who embark on or disembark from Berlin.
It is the case of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for example.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which is also referred to as ‘ flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt’ (BER) is the newest airport and was expected to be opened some time ago. The station has faced construction and planning problems which have led to its operationalisation to take several years longer.
Last but not least, Berlin Brandenburg Airport started operating on the 31st of October in 2020. This new state of the art airport not only combines the service of Tegel and Schönefeld airports, but also comes with better amenities and a more modular experience for passengers.
Operations and Services
For future private and business Berlin air travel, Berlin Brandenburg Airport is expected to become dominant and replace both previous airports. It serves around forty million passengers per year and it has superb accessibility and mount of services and facilities.
Facilities and Amenities
The airport has ample passenger holding area, range of food outlets, shops including duty-free outlets, and services for disabled clients. Moreover, it has free Wi-F i access per the terminal, which means that travellers may remain connected throughout their journey.
Transportation
Transportation to and from Berlin Brandenburg Airport is easy because of efficient transportation network. Different trains, buses and taxis are available at the airport and they directly access to the airport. These options help in greatly accessing the CBD and other parts of Berlin.
Planning Your Trip
That is why, understanding the current state of Berlin’s airports it is necessary to take into consideration the mentioned points while planning your travel.
Booking Flights
If you are planning on flying to Berlin also when booking flights be sure to know which airport your airline uses. As of now most airlines began their flight operations in the new Berlin Brandenburg airport, but some may still use the Tegel or Schönefeld airport for transitional use.
Transportation Options
Sit back and think on the means of transport that are available for you once you get to Berlin. If you are coming in through Berlin Brandenburg Airport it is recommended that you learn about various transport options available to get you to your destination of choice.
Timing
Remember the particular closing dates and corresponding changes in operation of Tegel Airport. If you are going to visit Berlin in the nearest future it is highly advised to refer to the information provided by the airport.
Conclusion
Therefore, Berlin still has airports to host and accommodate travellers with Berlin Brandenburg Airport as the main airport for the city. The shutdown of Tegel and the rename of Schönefeld to just Terminal 5 are issues of the transitional phase towards the merger of the city’s air traffic points.
If you are planning your trip to Berlin it is important to think about if you are going to be using Schengen or Tegel airport, the available amenities both the airports have to offer, and the means of transport to be used in reaching the airport. Know what is new concerning this airport and have a good time in this great cultural hub.
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