Flughäfen Schönefeld – Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF)

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF) Is Soon to Become the Berlin Brandenburg Airport:

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF) is one of the two Berlin international airports, the other being Tegel.  Located in the town of Schönefeld, the airport is approximately 24kms (15 miles) south-east of the centre of Berlin.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt is located adjacent to Schönefeld Airport. When this new airport is completed, it will replace both the Tegel and Schönefeld Airports. The new airport was originally scheduled to be completed in June 2012, but due to planning problems, it is unlikely that Berlin Brandenburg will be completed before late 2015.

There are currently three terminals at Schönefeld (see map). Schönefeld is the hub for Easyjet and Germanwings. The flights at Schonefeld Airport mostly connect to European holiday destinations.

Berlin Airport Transfer

By Bus

• Shuttle Bus: The SXF1 express bus takes 20 minutes to Berlin-Südkreuz train station and 25 minutes to Berlin city centre (Potsdamer Platz). Buses leave from the central reservation area in front of Terminal A every 20 minutes. At Berlin-Südkreuz train station you can transfer quickly and easily to the urban and regional rail system (S-Bahn, RE, RB) and other main-line trains.
• BVG buses: The BVG local buses also provide links to Schönefeld Airport. Bus numbers 163 or 734 travel to Flughäfen Berlin-Schönefeld station. From the train station, the airport is a five minute walk away.
  Alternatively, take the JetExpressBus X7, 162, 171, 735, N7, or N60 to Flughäfen Schönefeld (terminal). For more information and your journey planner see www.bvg.de.

By Train

• The RE AirportExpress train is the only direct link to the city centre of Berlin. The journey between the main Berlin railway station (Hauptbahnhof) and Schoenefeld Airport takes just 28 minutes. The specially identified regional train lines RE7, RB14 or RB22 run every half hour. Local public transport tickets are accepted on these trains. The journey is within fare zone C. At the Schoenefeld railway station, the exits leading to the airport are clearly marked. A 400m covered walkway leads from the station to the airport terminal (5 minute walk).
• By suburban railway (S-Bahn): The S45 and S9 connect Flughäfen Berlin-Schönefeld station with the city centre. The journey time is about 40 minutes.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz/ADAC, National/Alamo and Sixt are located in the pavilion in front of Terminal A of Schönefeld Airport.

By Car

For travel by car to Schönefeld Airport see the attached map for directions.

Car parking

There are several long and short-term parking lots at the airport.

By Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside Terminal A. A trip to the city centre takes around 45 minutes.

Address:
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
D-12529 Berlin
Tel: +49 180 50 00 186
Website : www.berlin-airport.de

Hotels Near Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

For easy access to Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, the InterCity Hotel Berlin Brandenburg Airport is just 400 metres from the airport terminal and the train station. Others like the Albergo Hotel Berlin and the Holiday Inn Berlin Airport are slightly further away, but they provide a free shuttle to the airport terminal.  For the complete list of hotels near Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, see HERE.

Map of Berlin Airport:

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