If you have a choice in the matter and you are traveling to Berlin and wondering which airport will get you closest to the city then look no further. This is one of the frequently asked questions when choosing travel accommodations since location plays a vital role in people’s journey. Here in this guide, we’ll consider the three major airports in Berlin and guide you on which of the airports is most suitable for your trip.
1. Schonefeld Airport also referred to as Berlin-Schonefeld or Berlin SXF Airport
Another commercial airport in Berlin is the Berlin Schönefeld Airport, which is to be found to the southeast of the city. In the past, it was mainly responsible for operating flights from LCCs, but after being a part of the new Brandenburg Airport (BER) project, it has extended its services. It is located 14 miles or approximately 22 km from the city centre, thus closer than Tegel airport.
Here are the ways in which you can get from Schönefeld Airport to the city centre of Berlin: An example of such transport is the Airport Express known as FEX short for Airport Express trains. From the airport there is a train which goes directly to the main railway station in Berlin known as Hauptbahnhof… however the train has several intermediate stops. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes in their average.
The second choice is to board the S-Bahn rail, namely the S9 or S45 which will also lead you to several parts of the city centre. Or you can take a regional train or a bus? found outside the terminal to get you to your preferred destination.
2. Brandenburg Airport (BER)
One of the newest airports in Europe, Brandenburg Airport or BER started operations for passengers in 2020. This was intended to resize the new Airport on the former site of old Berlin Schönefeld Airport, and link the two airports together. The airport known as Brandenburg Airport is located about 25 Kilometers away from the city centre.
So if you are planning to travel to the city centre, here are the ways by which you are likely to get there, from Brandenburg Airport. The Airport Express (FEX) railway will transport passengers from the airport to Hauptbahnhof, same as Schönefeld Airport. Also, bus line S-Bahn and regional trains are also available to reach the specific areas of the city of Berlin.
There are also taxi stands at Brandenburg Airport and thus a direct means of getting into the city centre of Berlin. The taxi trip usually lasts about 40 minutes depending on the situation on the roads.
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