Berlin-Tegel International Airport

The Berlin-Tegel International Airport is located in Tegel, a section of the northern area of Reineckendorf. It is approximately 8 km northwest of the city center. The airport is easily accessed by car, taxi, or public transit. The A100 and A111 North motorway both have exits allowing airport access and are clearly marked. Parking facilities are available at the airport should you need to leave your car when you depart. Taxis are always available at the airport and can provide you with transportation to your final destination.

If you prefer to use public transit to get to the airport or to your hotel from the airport, Berlin's public transit system is affordable and easy to use. The Jet Express Bus numbers 128, 109 and X9 all run to underground stations in Berlin, for connections to the city's subway system. These express buses offer quick transit, as well as connections to the overland S-Bahn trains at Jungfernheide. There is also bus service to several city center destinations, including Unter den Linten and Franzosische Strasse, with connections to the U9 underground train at Turmstrasse if that meets your needs. Information on Berlin's public transit options is available in the main hall of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

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There are four terminals at the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. The main hall includes terminals A and B. Terminal C services Air Berlin flights. Terminal D is the smallest, and primarily services TUlfly flights. You will find most airport services in the main hall of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

The Berlin-Tegel International Airport main hall is hexagonal, arranged around a large open square. This reduces the overall distance from terminal to terminal or gate to gate, as well as the distance from your gate to relevant airport services. This makes for walking distances of as little as 100 feet from gate to taxi, even when considering luggage, customs, and more. Terminals C and D are significantly further away; however, the majority of flights gate in terminals A and B.

The Berlin-Tegel International Airport is efficient and easy to navigate; however, you should not expect the motorized walkways and other conveniences frequently seen in more modern airports. Quality customer service, good operations, and an easy layout make the Berlin-Tegel International Airport a good choice for domestic and international flights even if it is an older airport. While shops and food services are found in terminals A, B and C, car rentals are situated in terminal D. Airport and public transit information are conveniently located in the main hall, and bus stops are directly outside the main hall of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

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A number of airlines service the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. This is a small airport, and thus, most of the flights into and out of the terminals are smaller jets. You will, however, find an excellent variety of flights in and out of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport to destinations throughout Europe, Russia, the Ukraine, Turkey, and even US destinations, such as Newark. You should also be aware that the airport is typically closed during overnight hours due to noise, so scheduling flights through the Berlin-Tegel International Airport may be complicated by this occasionally.

Air Berlin and Lufthansa are two of the primary airlines at the Tegel Airport. Air Berlin operates out of terminal C and offers flights throughout Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. The Berlin-Tegel International Airport is an excellent choice for short distance commuter flights throughout Europe, offering ease of layout, a convenient urban location and more; however, you may find it less useful for major international travel off the continent. You will find connecting flights to London's Heathrow, Paris' Charles de Gaulle and other major international airports to allow easy access to any worldwide destination. Service to Beijing from Berlin-Tegel International Airport will begin in 2008. From British Airways flights to London to Delta Air's flights to JFK in New York City, this urban airport offers many advantages.

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The Berlin-Tegel International Airport offers several dining options, to enable travelers to get a snack or a meal before their flights or before leaving the airport. As all of us know, in flight foods can leave quite a lot to be desired, so eating in the airport may be a wise move. You will find both quick snacks and full meal choices in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. Do be aware that most restaurants and snack bars in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport open early in the morning and close in the late evening, so if you are flying in or out of the airport in the wee hours, you may be out of luck in terms of food.

Dining options in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport include fast food favorite Burger King, as well as several local options. Fine dining, including a very nice breakfast buffet and full bar, as well as dessert options, is available at the Red Baron restaurant. Several other restaurants, bars and snack bars also offer food service in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport, including Wies'n, X-Bar, ESS-Bahn and the Leyseiffer Bistro. Some restaurants offer sandwiches and other take out selections suitable for tucking into your carry-on baggage for an in-flight meal.

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You will find a wide array of passenger services in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. Banks, money exchange services, and a post office are all available to meet your needs. Information desks and public transit information are both found in the main hall of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. A full service hair salon offers a chance for relaxation and beauty treatments during a layover.

One of the helpful services provided by the Berlin-Tegel International Airport is a set meeting point. This meeting point makes it easy to find your friends and family if you are arriving at the airport or picking someone up at the airport. A first aid station and social services are both available as well. A viewing area allows both passengers and the general public to watch planes take off and leave and may be a pleasant place to pass some time if you have a daytime layover in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

Passengers with special needs will find that the Berlin-Tegel International Airport is quite easy to navigate. Disabled parking and toilets are available, and the airport can provide additional services if needed. Do notify your airline of any special needs regarding your travel experience for the best all around journey.

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If you have additional time in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport, shopping is a great option to kill some time. While you might expect duty-free shops offering alcohol, perfumes and other items, you may be surprised to find a variety of other shops offering an array of items. You will find fine chocolates at the Leysieffer Confiserie and Bistro, souvenirs and BerlinBerlin, including fine porcelain, and fashionable clothing at Esprit. You can even shop for a new shirt and tie at PNA, fine lingerie at Wolford, and more. Leather goods and perfumes are available at other shops. You will also find the essential items for every traveler available, including personal hygiene products, books and magazines, and easy snack foods in the shops at the Berlin-Tegel International Airport. The World Market offers a rather well-stocked supermarket and bakery in the airport.

Shops are open seven days a week, and often keep quite long hours. The majority of shops in the Berlin-Tegel International Airport, including Hugo Boss and Bon Voyage are located in the Boulevard Tegel. Duty free shops are found in many waiting areas. Consult the airline staff with any security concerns about transporting goods purchased in the airport on board. Travelers flying into the US should keep regulations regarding liquids in mind; however, duty-free shops often have policies and procedures in place to manage these regulations.

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While the Berlin-Tegel International Airport is not as modern as some, it does offer wireless access throughout the airport, for a fee. Access is available independently from any laptop with a wireless LAN card after reading the terms and conditions and providing payment. Wireless access is occasionally spotty, and may not be available in the airport's main executive lounge. The cost is rather high, ranging from 3.95 Euros to 6 Euros per half hour, and while several wireless internet services are available, service quality may vary.

Additional business services, including fax access, copiers and more are also available in the airport, as well as phones, should you need to place a call. Some business travelers may have access to airline lounges, such as those owned by Lufthansa or Air France. An airport service center and executive lounge also offers these services to business travelers not serviced by an airline executive lounge. A conference room is located on the third floor, and meeting spaces are often available in the VIP lounges if you have access available. Take advantage of your layover to get some work done at the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

Should you need special car service, limousine pickup, or security services, these can be arranged as well via a contract based service attached to the airport. Visit the airport website for further information about these options.

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There are several hotels near the Berlin-Tegel International Airport, and you may wish to consider these if you expect to fly in or out of the airport late at night or early in the morning. While there are a few hotels in the general vicinity of the Berlin-Tegel International Airport, the Mercure Airport Berlin-Tegel is the closest hotel, and offers shuttle service to and from the airport. Given that the Berlin-Tegel International Airport is only 5 miles from the city center, you may find it more convenient to simply leave from or proceed directly to your hotel in the city proper via taxi or public transit. The Dorint Ber Airport hotel is also located just a mile and a half from the airport, but does not offer shuttle service. Berlin offers many hotels, and the well managed public transit and taxi systems in the city will allow you to make quick work of your trip to any hotel in the city.

If you do wish to stay near the airport, perhaps for an overnight layover, you may find reservations necessary. Most hotels in the vicinity offer meeting rooms, restaurants and other basic services, as well as clean, modern rooms. Early checkouts are typically well accommodated at airport hotels should you need to leave quite early to catch your flight.

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The Berlin-Tegel International Airport is known for efficiency; however, you can speed the security check process by being well-prepared. Know the security regulations and comply. Throughout Europe and the US, you are allowed a transparent plastic bag of no more than 1 liter/quart in size for liquid, gel or paste toiletry items. These items may not exceed 3 oz in size. You should also be aware of disallowed items and avoid putting these in your carry on luggage. Medications and special foods required during the trip may be transported, but should be presented to the security staff with an explanation of need. Items, including liquids, purchased at the duty-free shops may be transported onto the plane, assuming a dated sales slip is provided and they remain in the sealed bags from the shop.

This is a good commuter airport, with check-ins often progressing quite quickly. While you should allow an appropriate amount of time prior to your flight, you may find that you need less than you might at some airports at the Berlin-Tegel International Airport.

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