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We got in TXL from Munich and was surprised that the luggage conveyer belt was right at the gate. I had to admit that was efficient to be able to pick up your checked bag right after disembarking. The walk out to the taxi line was immediate. It had a totally different experience than that of the Munich Airport. Nevertheless, despite the super efficient design by those smart engineers, it is just not hitting the mark from user friendliness perspective. The whole place was ran down as well. I don't like it nor I want to go through here if I can help it.

I never imaged I would be flying out of a smaller, crappier airport from a developed country like Germany than any developing country I've been to in the Caribbean like Mexico. There is no rhyme or reason to the way this airport is organized. Security for each gate is behind the check in counter. You cannot go through security until they open it for you gate; in our case it was 7:40am for a 9:40am flight. There is nothing behind security, only minimal seating. There is no reason to go to the gate early and once you're through security there is nothing to do. At the gate they asked a lot of questions. She asked us if we had any prohibited items in carry on, if we packed our bags ourselves and if we had them in our possession the whole time. She asked us which bags belonged to who. Then she started asking where we had been staying. Now it was getting stupid after that and for some stupid reason she needed all 3 of us to answer even though I explained to her that I had made all the booking and travel arrangements and was the one who always ordered a taxi. My travel partners had no idea about the exact hotel name. When she asked them about the surroundings of the hotel, there was nothing to answer since we had stayed in the middle of nowhere, by the water. So she started asking stupid questions - what was near the hotel? (Water, suburbs) What did we see? (We took a tour to the Reichstag) Did we like it? (Sure) What did we like about it? (It was cool?) What are these stupid questions and what is the point of them? Will they not let me leave if I didn't like Germany? What if I didn't speak English to answer her completely stupid and unnecessary questions? Customs agent was rude too and threw my envelope back at me so I could remove the receipts from it because he was too angry and lazy to open up an envelope and remove two sheets of paper. He then tossed said receipts back at me. Someone is grumpy at 7am... Security moved at a snails pace. They kept stopping families with extra screening. God forbid someone's child smuggled in a lollipop. They asked us all the same stupid questions at security. And they discriminate against Russian speakers. The moment they heard us speaking Russian the gate check agent whispered something to the officer and then the offer whispered something to the X-ray tech. Then they made us take off flip flops and went through our bags when we had no large liquids or dangerous items. Where exactly are we supposed to hide something in flip flops? When we got to the gate there was no air and no air conditioning. Are we in the 21st century or the 20th?

A small airport the offers a quick pleasant traveling experience. The first thing that stood out for me was that each arrival gate has its own baggage claim and it was efficient. On departure the security check points were very efficient and the staff was friendly. My experience is that the security staff is usually a bit on the stone faced and cold side, not here though. Beyond security there was a small duty free shop and a bar/restaurant.

Totally not what I was expecting. Come on, Berlin, why such a tiny airport? We arrived to the airport early because, well, that is what most people do. We thought we could do a little shopping and grab a bite to eat. Giving some advice, don't arrive too early here. Only a few eateries in a cramped hallway. Can't go through security until right before the plane is ready. Once you do, there is ONE shop. Yep, just one. Minimal amount to buy. Even the seating area is cramped. Unfriendly staff. What a disappointment!

A small airport and it's never over crowded. Easy to navigate with a nice selection of shops and restaurants. Check- in is always a breeze. Well I have only good things to say about Berlin.... they have the best mode of transportation, subway or bus. People are polite and courteous. I highly recommend coming to Berlin ... our family enjoyed this place for the holidays

Very poor stuff from a key German airport. I am aware of the ongoing saga of Berlin's airport plans, but the secondary terminal at TXL in particular in borderline third-world stuff. Too small, terrible facilities, dismal duty free, uncomfortable seating, is there anything OK about this place? Roll on the new airport.

This airport is pretty small and can get very crowded and cramped. Also, the gate seating areas are pretty small so early checking in is pointless because you will have to wait to go through security. Waiting is also a pain because there are barely any seating in the area. However, there are a few small eateries in the airport that accept both US dollars and euros.
Very small airport yet no shortage of quality. Extremely clean bathrooms. No matter location or time of day. Nice selection for shopping or choices for warm comfort food prior to boarding flight. Circling back to the limited space, be prepared to stand for longer periods of time in comparison to a bigger airport that has more seating available. PACK COMFORTABLE SHOES, not fun to stand in line with uncomfortable heels while each person slowly makes their way up the line. Service is very friendly. Too bad they are closing by 2020 read more
This airport is fairly convenient, but it's really small and cramped. It reminds me of LGA in NYC. I was flying internationally and I had an easy time checking in and getting to my gate but again, it's really tight and crowded with not enough seating at the gates. I will say that it's very easy to get to by bus. There are several options and I was there from the Berlin Hilton via the U6 and 128 bus in under 35 minutes! It seems that Berlin would have a world class airport because it's such a world class city, but this doesn't really come close. From talking to friends in Berlin, I understand the topic of airports in Berlin is fraught with a lot more than economics when thinking about Tempelhof, Tegel, Schönefeld, and (maybe someday) Brandenburg. But everyone should come to Berlin and this is one good way to get there! read more
And the award for the most awful airport 2018 goes to...(drum roll please)...TEGEL (til) - under the category - Disturbing departures. Departure: - If you're flying internationally (my case to Newark via United at Gate A00) your bag check & ticket check area is your gate, so once you check in you are STUCK and advised not to leave. - I was not even allowed to use the lounge as their is no access once you've checked in ok, ok I know, woe is me, first world problems, but kind of a big deal if youre used to other systems when traveling. - there is no good food at the gate (A00), just vending machines and one sad and overpriced food stand selling pretzels and cheap expensive coffee. This is place is the equivalent terminal A at Newark, but no food, but seemingly ample amounts of charging stations. - the worst is what is a 300 or so passenger plane, has a gate that is equipped with a single person bathroom male/female stalls. read more
7 years ago
I don't know if I love or hate this airport. It's def in need of a massive modernization that is for sure. Arrivals: It was the quickest arrival process from arriving from overseas which I absolutely loved and I was quickly into the city of Berlin shortly afterwards. Departures: Departing Tegal you should really wait last minute to check in because once you pass security you just stuck in a really run down terminal waiting room with literally one crappy cafe and a bathroom which is probably actually smaller than your airplanes bathroom. The waiting room to board after security can barely fit everyone who's going to get into the plane as well. Prior to Check In: They do have an onsite postoffice, and you can do your tax refund quite easily there, so that is better than other international airports I been too. And naturally they have a small shopping mall to entertain yourself before checkin into your holding pen I mean secured waiting area back to the States. Check in last minute I promise you you will like it much better... read more
7 years ago
We got in TXL from Munich and was surprised that the luggage conveyer belt was right at the gate. I had to admit that was efficient to be able to pick up your checked bag right after disembarking. The walk out to the taxi line was immediate. It had a totally different experience than that of the Munich Airport. Nevertheless, despite the super efficient design by those smart engineers, it is just not hitting the mark from user friendliness perspective. The whole place was ran down as well. I don't like it nor I want to go through here if I can help it. read more
I never imaged I would be flying out of a smaller, crappier airport from a developed country like Germany than any developing country I've been to in the Caribbean like Mexico. There is no rhyme or reason to the way this airport is organized. Security for each gate is behind the check in counter. You cannot go through security until they open it for you gate; in our case it was 7:40am for a 9:40am flight. There is nothing behind security, only minimal seating. There is no reason to go to the gate early and once you're through security there is nothing to do. At the gate they asked a lot of questions. She asked us if we had any prohibited items in carry on, if we packed our bags ourselves and if we had them in our possession the whole time. She asked us which bags belonged to who. Then she started asking where we had been staying. Now it was getting stupid after that and for some stupid reason she needed all 3 of us to answer even though I explained to her that I had made all the booking and travel arrangements and was the one who always ordered a taxi. My travel partners had no idea about the exact hotel name. When she asked them about the surroundings of the hotel, there was nothing to answer since we had stayed in the middle of nowhere, by the water. So she started asking stupid questions - what was near the hotel? (Water, suburbs) What did we see? (We took a tour to the Reichstag) Did we like it? (Sure) What did we like about it? (It was cool?) What are these stupid questions and what is the point of them? Will they not let me leave if I didn't like Germany? What if I didn't speak English to answer her completely stupid and unnecessary questions? Customs agent was rude too and threw my envelope back at me so I could remove the receipts from it because he was too angry and lazy to open up an envelope and remove two sheets of paper. He then tossed said receipts back at me. Someone is grumpy at 7am... Security moved at a snails pace. They kept stopping families with extra screening. God forbid someone's child smuggled in a lollipop. They asked us all the same stupid questions at security. And they discriminate against Russian speakers. The moment they heard us speaking Russian the gate check agent whispered something to the officer and then the offer whispered something to the X-ray tech. Then they made us take off flip flops and went through our bags when we had no large liquids or dangerous items. Where exactly are we supposed to hide something in flip flops? When we got to the gate there was no air and no air conditioning. Are we in the 21st century or the 20th? read more
A small airport the offers a quick pleasant traveling experience. The first thing that stood out for me was that each arrival gate has its own baggage claim and it was efficient. On departure the security check points were very efficient and the staff was friendly. My experience is that the security staff is usually a bit on the stone faced and cold side, not here though. Beyond security there was a small duty free shop and a bar/restaurant. read more
Totally not what I was expecting. Come on, Berlin, why such a tiny airport? We arrived to the airport early because, well, that is what most people do. We thought we could do a little shopping and grab a bite to eat. Giving some advice, don't arrive too early here. Only a few eateries in a cramped hallway. Can't go through security until right before the plane is ready. Once you do, there is ONE shop. Yep, just one. Minimal amount to buy. Even the seating area is cramped. Unfriendly staff. What a disappointment! read more
A small airport and it's never over crowded. Easy to navigate with a nice selection of shops and restaurants. Check- in is always a breeze. Well I have only good things to say about Berlin.... they have the best mode of transportation, subway or bus. People are polite and courteous. I highly recommend coming to Berlin ... our family enjoyed this place for the holidays read more
8 years ago
Very poor stuff from a key German airport. I am aware of the ongoing saga of Berlin's airport plans, but the secondary terminal at TXL in particular in borderline third-world stuff. Too small, terrible facilities, dismal duty free, uncomfortable seating, is there anything OK about this place? Roll on the new airport. read more
13 years ago
This airport is pretty small and can get very crowded and cramped. Also, the gate seating areas are pretty small so early checking in is pointless because you will have to wait to go through security. Waiting is also a pain because there are barely any seating in the area. However, there are a few small eateries in the airport that accept both US dollars and euros. read more
Before you go to Tegel you need to know that it is a holdover from the cold war. It is a very small airport. It also doesn't have a traditional structure where you go from a main reception area, through security, into the terminals. Instead every single gate has its own mini security area and mini lounge. As a result where there is a large flight, the line spills over and backs up to the general area of the airport. This leads to a general inconvenience navigating and also very long waits to get through security into your small waiting area. Once through security you also are stuck at the small waiting area for that specific gate. It is a pain. Flying from Berlin to Frankfort (and then on to Seattle) my wife and I had no problems. At the same time our friends were going from Berlin to Dublin (then Chicago). It took them over an hour to get through the security check. There aren't many good alternatives to flying into and out of Berlin, just be ready for a subpar experience. Pack a book, music on your phone, and a snack. read more
Berlin Tegel is an Airport that simple is to small for what it tries to deliver. It certainly has its strange 80s Charme but it lags a lot that you would expect from a propper international airport, this combined with the typical "friendliness" of the Berlin people gives is a certain vibe. It is good for direct flights to the us though if you are located close to it and won't be able to make it Frankfurt or Munich. Let's all hope they will complete BER somewhen in the next 10 years ... read more
This airport is pretty disappointing especially for a major world city. I have heard that there is a new airport being built or trying to get built but this is ridiculous. It's pretty cramped, unorganized and dated. Normally I would tell you that you shouldn't get there two hours in advance, but the lines back up and it's safer to get through security as fast as possible If you can avoid, I would. read more
6 years ago
Tegel although not enormous has it's Berlin charm. It is much better than the Schoenberg airport in Berlin. The cafés are fine and you have descent airport amenities. It is easy to get in and out and is located where the first jet engine laboratory in the world once stood. read more
9 years ago
This was the first time I've flow out of this airport and compared to Munich and Frankfurt this place is tiny. As others have mentioned no need to arrive super early. We made that mistake and it was too early for us to check in and the security line only opened about 5 minutes after we checked in. The airport is pretty efficient though the day we flew out there was a fair amount of fog but we were only minimally delayed. There are some places to eat before you go through security but I'd advise eating if you're hungry before you go through security otherwise your options are super limited. Also as I learned the hard way after walking around the airport to find the WC (bathroom) look up as there are directional signs above your head. Still a pretty decent airport as its rather efficient which is a plus and you don't have to do heaps of walking either as compared to other European airports. read more
8 years ago
Terminal C is a disgrace to the human race!! Bottle of water? 3.40!!!! Want a smoke? THERES NO SMOKING AREA!!! Limited shops and my pretzel was stale 1/5 P.S. the security check in felt me up. EDIT- they gave us free ketchup and mustard, bring your own bread and you'll be fine! read more
Small kind of deteriorated looking airport with little to do in it. Couldn't access any wifi when I first arrived there. When leaving and I got to my gate there was only one stand selling pretzels and coffee drinks that were terrible. Transportation to and from the airport isn't difficult though, you can take the TXL bus. read more
It is surprising that a city like Berlin has such a small and outdated airport. It was definitely the opposite of state of the art! Despite what some people say about arriving early, it's pointless because you can't go through security and customs until your plane is closer to leaving time. I was flying AirBerlin to the US on business class so right past security I had access to the lounge, which was nice, because there isn't a whole lot of seating by the gates, it's just a big room with the capacity of probably 2 plane loads of people. There were about 8 gates past the security and customs line that I went through. I thought security was fast, but I had the fast lane access that directed you straight thru the metal detector. In the regular line they have one of the millimeter wave body scanners. The metal detector was beeping often so the agents were using the hand wand to check people out. About every 3rd person had to stand there for an extra screening. But even so, we were through the line in about 10 minutes. read more
When EasyJet switched my outbound flight from Schönefeld to Tegel a few weeks after I purchased the ticket I was pretty mad, but this airport turned out to be alright after all. There's not a train line that gets to Tegel, but there is a bus route which happened to be delayed that day. We opted to take a taxi which was €30 from the Alexanderplatz area. The ride took about 40 minutes in pretty heavy traffic. It was pretty crowded when we arrived but the check-in and luggage lines moved fast. The security lines were a bit slower but we were still through security in less than 30 minutes. I found all of the security agents to be friendly. Food and seating were scarce after security (basically just a snack bar) so I was glad we had access to the lounge via Priority Pass and we were able to fill up on food/drink and charge our devices while avoiding the crowds. When we got to the gate it was unusually warm in there so we were even more grateful for the lounge. The duty free area is actually pretty large and I scooped up some make-up while there. I wouldn't mind flying in and out of here again. read more
Those waiting to be welcomed in the capital of the most awesome city in Deutschland will be confronted with a dilapidated, sad and miserable airport. I kid you not. Even though Tegel is located in the city of Berlin, getting out of here and into town will require some pre-planning ahead. In advance, you should figure out which bus route you should take to your hotel or end destination. There aren't any direct S or U bahn connections from here. (wow, even BART has direct connections from SFO to the city of SF!) you have to take the bus to the train stations. Or take a taxi into the city center which will cost between 20 euro or so. Plan to hang out here for awhile if you arrive super early for your flight. The place is aging (and not like fine wine either!) and inside looks like a strip mall with a few shops and some very sorry food options. Starbucks will be your redeeming choice. (I mean, seriously) Security is RIGHT there. If you don't need to check in a luggage, don't arrive at the airport 3 hours early because even if you do, the staff will not let you check in your luggage until it's 1.25 hours your flight time. Waiting area after clearing security isn't large. Clearly, the demand of travelers flying into and out of Tegel has grown in the last decade. You want to fly into Schoenefeld? it's further from the city center, but should be worth the headache of taking the train in. Worst of all, NO FREE WIFI. WTF. I only fly through here coz I'm FORCED to fly Air Berlin. Did I mention, NO FREE WIFI?!?! read more
7 years ago
What I like: Small airport, no long walks or lines usually What I dislike: Hideous airport, no stores really except a Starbucks and sometimes staff is super slow or understaffed read more
I landed at Tegel last year from Amsterdam on KLM. I was surprised how small this place turned seemed to be. The Terminal I arrived at reminded me of Des Moines Iowa, except with more basic baggage claim and other facilities. The upside of this modest facility (and not too much traffic) was that I had my bag and was out at the curb is no time. There's also no real transportation infrastructure here (e.g. train), unless you count the express bus. However, cabs were easy to hail and I had a nice conversation with an Iranian driver all the way down to the Hotel. I didn't book to fly back out of Tegel, so I can't speak to that side of the airport experience. read more
14 years ago
Seriously, Berlin? Is this really your main airport? I had flown into Schoenefeld with Easyjet and it had the size and ambiance of a budget airline terminal though with excellent and swift train and S-Bahn connections into town I was expecting Tegel to be a step up in quality as it is Berlin's main airport. There's no train service to the airport though the X9 express bus service that I caught from Zoologischer Garten station proved to be frequent and fast However, the airport itself proved to be rather more chaotic. Flight departures seemed to be a bit random - my airline Air Berlin flew out of several terminals and there was a slight moment of panic when I couldn't find my flight on the departures board. Bizarrely, there is only one board with all the flight details for all the terminals on it. The other boards only have some of the flights on them The main building houses terminals A and B, which also has the best selection of food and shops though the selection is quite limited. I had quite a nice meal at Marche but that's virtually the only reasonably priced option My flight departed from terminal D, which is a truly depressing box of a building which looks like a warehouse on the inside. Truly functional in appearance and ambiance, it didn't help my humour when my flight delay meant that I had to spend even longer there Berlin is a great city and it deserves a better main airport. Roll on, BER! read more
6 years ago
TXL sucks. Slowest security and boarding experience anywhere. I fly through here out of necessity but would rather walk home. TXL is like trying I serve a dinner for 8 out of your bathroom. It is small, cramped and stinks. Can't wait until they tear it down. read more
I've flown into Frankfurt airport many times and am impressed with its size, efficiency, great services and variety of food providers. It's a huge airport where you can buy lunch to Gucci, to duty free. Why you can buy a car at the Frankfurt airport, LOL. Enter Berlin. The Berlin (TXL) airport by comparison is small, cramped and caught in a 60's time warp.. You're lucky if you find a food stand. Once you step off the plane, German customs agents are right outside the gate and you feel that any moment now they're gonna go through your luggage to look for contraband whilst James Bond walks by with his hot blond trophy through customs unchecked. But overall this airport is totally efficient at least with my arrival and departure experiences. Baggage Delivery: We waited for 20 minutes for our luggage, very odd considering the plane was right outside the gate. But out came my luggage, the customs agents gave me once over and waved me by. Shoot, I wanted this huge political incident maybe hoping for too much. Checkin: On my return, it was also super efficient. My cabbie, parked on the outskirts of the airport and turned to a large board lit with arrivals and departure information. You have to do this as terminals are not Airline specific, you have to know from which gate your flight is departing. Weird, trippy but hey, everything worked like clockwork, no delays, no hassle just quick efficient processing. For an old airport stuck in a time warp, no major complaints outside of no power plugs for laptops and security runs a handheld scanner all over you and in between your legs, LOL. Dem kinky Germans. Visits: 2 Tip: There are ATMs everywhere. Don't buy Euros from US banks, they rip you off. You can get Euros using your ATM card, very efficient, very quick and safe, exchange rate is current. Illy coffee and espresso stands everywhere from my gate. Airport customer service agents are helpful and prompt. read more
We had the most unfortunate experience at this airport. First, it took forever to get our luggage. Second, when I got my luggage, the handle was broken. Third, there's no wifi. Fourth, this airport is small, dinky and dirty. Fifth and worst of all, my sister and I got singled out and stopped by an old security person before exiting the baggage claim area. Granted we were the only non-Aryan looking people in the entire airport. We must look suspicious and dangerous. I wonder if the guy knows WWI has been over for years. Don't expect Duty Free, nice stores and restaurants here. This is comparable to small airports in third world countries. The only good thing about this is getting out of this place. Mercedes Benz taxi cabs in front. read more
What is there to say? A relic of another time when Berlin was still divided - the West Berlin airport was not part of the relaunch of the city after the wall fell. But as the project new airport became a nightmare this little West Berlin airport had to step in. It's operating way beyond its capacity and has not seen any investment lately. So be prepared to travel to the past when disembarking here. The nice thing is that in the old days some things were actually pretty convenient - decentralized baggage claim, short distances and security at each gate - the obvious advantage: you can be there 45 min before departure and you're fine. The airport has a retro feeling and despite all the hassle of no space and ancient facilities - it does have some character: a leysieffer cafe, local shops that you would not expect to find in an international airport. The disadvantage: it's still a provincial airport that is far from being a hub - meaning you have to connect to other cities in Germany or Europe for most international flights. Another annoying detail is the long and complicated commute into town - no Sbahn or metro connecting the airport and the city. read more
This is perhaps my favorite airport in the world. Sadly, it is going to be gone soon, with the introduction of the Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport. Sigh. I have so many fond memories of this place, from LA, London, Istanbul and Paris. + The service here is top-notch. + Everyone is friendly and willing to help out. + The security is super fast. + The Wi-Fi used to be free. + Checking-in bags was easy and fast. + It was so easy to navigate because of the size. + The Berlin buses also run between the airport and the U-Bahn. + It is one of the few airports in the world that is actually IN the city. And the trains/buses take you to the center in less than a half-hour. Berlin, I miss you. read more
12 years ago
Tiny airport for a big city. I flew in from LAX to Frankfurt to TXL on Luftansa. My boyfriend and I had to store our luggage on a different part of the plane, so we chose to wait until everyone got off before getting our carry on luggage. As we disembarked, I thought it was odd that I could still hear talking. Maybe its people waiting in the terminal to board the next plane? No, it was people waiting to claim their check luggage!! Unlike many bigger airports, the claim luggage is just steps from the gate. It took a while to get our luggage, we found the exit, and found an Information Kiosk to get tourist tickets for the museum and public transportation. After getting our tourist tickets, we found the island for the taxi, and took it to our hotel. Very simple, very small, and easy. There's cash machines located near the information kiosk, and snack places to get a drink or food. I do not think they're free wifi but I wasn't there long enough to find out. read more
This is a huge airport but feels less organized and in need of updating than many other airports in the country. The best thing about this airport is that you can get to your gate and check in and be at your gate in no time. The drawback is that once you clear security you have one cafe and one shop to choose from and nothing more. It's an airport in need of renovation and I believe some of it is planned in the near future. It's not a simple airport to navigate if you don't know where you are going. I have flown in here without problem on a few occasions but it still surprises me how long you end up waiting for security clearance even though there is only one or two flights at each gate. read more
Berliners should be ashamed to have an airport in the state of disrepair that Tegel is in. I realize that it isn't Berlin's primary airport, but due to all of the non-Lufthansa carriers going to Berlin these days, Tegel sees a sufficiently large volume of traffic to justify the investment of hosting an airport with all of the modern conveniences. Confusing signs, incomplete terminal maps, unclear navigational aids, and insufficient elevators/ramps make this airport a very challenging one to traverse if you happen to be walking with any luggage (although, if you are hands-free you may appreciate the many opportunities to get some exercise in walking the angular corridors and many staircases). I visited Berlin, flying into and out of Tegel, back in 2006 and was willing to concede a lot of latitude because I was told that the airport was undergoing a renovation and remodeling at that time. Fast forward 8 years and I think it is still in the same condition as then and perhaps worse. Dining options are sparse and I was completely astounded at the near complete lack of trash receptacles throughout the airport. There is the very occasional cylindrical garbage/recycle bin but nearly every one I saw was full already because they are so small (maybe 8-9 inches in diameter and 3 feet tall). Disappointing enough that I would recommend folks avoid Tegel if possible when you visit Berlin and, certainly, avoid transiting Tegel if you are en route to another destination. read more
Shoot me now. Why is there no information inside of Terminal D? Why was there nobody to tell me where I was supposed to go after my gate change? Why did I have to leave security to read the computer monitor with the corrected gate and then get screened again? Why do I have to pay for WiFi? Why don't they just put this place out of its misery? Oh right, they have a plan to do that last point. read more
Arriving: I experienced no issues and everything was straightforward. Free wifi Easy to find bus and purchase ticket. Departing: It works if you work it. 1. Do not show up super early 2. Do not go through security early I was pleased to find a Starbucks before I boarded the flight. Got a little nervous with long lines to board, but it was ok. This airport was designed for functionality and not for pleasure. It works well exactly for that--sincerest apologies and best wishes to those who may be stuck here with delays, etc. . . read more
This airport is located only 9 kilometers away from Berlin's inner city. It may be a small airport and a bit basic but is amazingly efficient in almost all aspects. Check in, bage drop and security checks etc are swift. When you arrive from an incoming flight change is that your suitcase is already on the conveyor belt before you even get there. Good public transportation to and beyond Berlin. However if you are a departing passenger and your flight is late you will be bored rather quickly since the shopping area is rather small and places to have drinks and snacks limited. This problem would be non existing should airlines be as efficiant as Tegel Airport. read more
7 years ago
Berlin Tegel is a small airport with a simple layout for Terminal A. It is roughly circular with a single walkway and hallways to the other terminals. There isn't much to do beyond some basic shopping. There are a handful of places to eat. There is an upper level with additional options, but I didn't go to that level. I departed and arrived by taxi. There is a taxi stand that is well marked and plenty of cabs. When arriving, you **must** get your luggage at a belt inside the arrival gate. The exit through security is immediately after this room, so don't leave without your bags. When it is time to leave Berlin, your security line will be based on your gate (e.g. Gates 2 and 3 have a line). The lines at each pair of gates were small and moved quickly. Once through, the waiting areas are very spartan and fairly small. There are chairs, a duty free shop, and a small place to eat. There is a second level with additional seating. The lower level of my gate did not have outlets, although a sign implied that the upper level did. read more
14 years ago
As of late, it seems as though I'm at Tegel every week or two. So it's safe to say that we're pretty familiar with one another. For an airport in Berlin, it's surprisingly small, but like most things German, it's also efficient, aka it gets the job done. I've only flown into Tegel, on the day I moved to Germany. The rest of my trips have been to pick up visiting or returning friends. Come summer, it will be gone, but I'll be squeezing in a round-trip flight before then, giving me a chance to fully absorb everything this airport has to offer (ha). The nice thing is that there is constantly arriving/departing bus service here that gets you wherever you want to go pretty fast. And most every time I've been here, there's always a public transportation guy who hangs out at the ticket machine and helps visitors decide what ticket to buy and does it for them, which presumably saves time and confusion on all parts. So that's pretty cool. read more
The worst and weirdest airport I've been to. Why does it look like an old airport for a big city such as Berlin? I was flying in from Copenhagen and connecting to another flight to Zurich. For some odd reason I had to walk outside of my terminal to another terminal where my flight was. And once I got to the terminal, I had to go through security again at my gate. Confusing much? I was also here again flying back to Copenhagen, and dropping off my baggage took forever since there was one person working at the SAS counter. The only thing I do like is that baggage claim is right outside your gate when you arrive. So less trekking through the airport. read more
Closer and easier to get to than Schönefeld, but very cramped and chaotic. Be sure to eat before you go through security as there isn't anything but a little beer stand with *very* limited food options. The low rating is also for the lack of security I felt. They check your passport and ticket when you check in or drop off your baggage, but then not ever again. This isn't the first time either; I thought it was a fluke last year, but seems not. When you go through security you scan your boarding pass and then when boarding the plane you just scan your pass; no ID's checked. I have not encountered this at other airports and makes me feel uneasy about flying in and out of here. read more
8 years ago
Arrived at the airport for my 12:25pm flight on British Airways at 9:30am. Too early for BA - I get it, you can only check-in two hours before. At 10:30am the gate agents showed up. We heard the entrance into the security area would be open at 11am and we're still waiting. The passport control agent has passed by several times, but seems in no rush to let us through. It's now 11:13am. Really?! No places to sit or use the restroom nearby. 2.5/5 stars for sure read more
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13405 Berlin
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“my favorite airport in Germany: Fast, efficient and very close to down-town.”
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13 years ago
Der Flughafen der Superlative, der Flughafen Berlin Tegel. Kurze Wege zum Check In Schalter vom Auto oder Taxi zum Flugzeug in weniger als 10 min einfach klasse, wenn man vorher beispielsweise nur Handgepäck bei sich hat. Superlative, weil der Flughafen einfach überlastet ist, enge Gänge und man kommt vor lauter Passagiere nicht zum Abfluggate. Also Zeit einplanen, dennoch immer kurze Wege. Der Flughafen hat eine riesen Besucherterrasse, riesig, da die Besucherterrasse auf dem Dach, die größer des gesamten Terminals A hat. Ideal für Planespotter die dort ihre Flugzeuge knippsen möchten, oder man verabschiedet sich von da mit winken von einer Person, oder Bekannten, der gerade mit einem Flugzeug abhebt. Eintritt kostet ermäßigt für Kinder 1EUR und für Erwachsene 2EUR leider bekommt man auf der Besucherterrasse außer den vielen startenden und landenden Flugzeugen, nichts geboten, weder was zu Essen noch zu Trinken. Außerdem muss man bevor man die Besucherterrasse betritt, sich einer Sicherheitskontrolle unterziehen. Die Anbindung zum Flughafen ist nur per Bus oder Taxi, oder eben mit Auto zu erreichen, nicht aber per U oder S Bahn. Sehr zum Leitwesen der vielen Touristen, die die Stadt bevölkern. Allerdings ist zu sagen, dass man, wenn man um 22:00 Uhr in Tegel landet, vor verschlossenen Türen an den Geschäften steht, auch Burger King hat zu der Zeit geschlossen Also heißt es hungern bis zum Hotel oder nächsten Imbiss. Alles in allem gibt es nichts auszusetzen an dem kleinen Flughafen, der unter der Last des großen Verkehrsaufkommens an seine Grenzen langsam stößt. Vergebe ich 5 Sterne, kurzes Einchecken und kurze Wege, dass legendäre Sechseck und die tolle Besucherterrasse machen diesen Flughafen einzigartig. read more
13 years ago
Ich bin von Tegel das erste mal überhaupt in meinem Leben geflogen und ich muss sagen ich hatte echt riesen Angst.Es ging in die Schweiz, waren glaub ich ca. 2Std Flug aber für mich auch ausreichend. Meine Tickets hab ich auch direkt dort bestellt gehabt, richtig klischee haft in nem shop, die beratung fand ich sehr gut und auch witzig, ich sollte danach einen Bericht abgeben wie sich meine Flugangst gezeigt hat ;) Am Tag der Abreise war ich sehr nervös und man soll ja eine stunde vor dem Flug einchecken...was ich auch wirklich vorhatte, aber ich kenn mich halt null aus und weiß nicht wie man das nachliest, bin wohl zu blöd...auf jedenfall bin ich glaub ich 2x in diesem gebäude im kreis gelaufen bis es mir auch erstmal aufgefallen ist.Hab mich dann doch mal getraut nachzufragen, meine begleitung war genauso schlau wie ich ;) Nachdem wir das richtige gate gefunden hatten war es auch recht lustig als das Gepäck gewogen wurde, da hat man dann noch n späßchen mit der netten bedienung gemacht :) Im wartebereich gab es natürlich so einen kleinen Shop wo man "vergünstigt" zigaretten bekommt. Die Wartezeit verging eigentlich relativ fix und ja...ab ins Flugzeug und Panik schieben ;) Aber jetzt mal zum eigentlichen Thema zurück...Find den Flughafen schick :) hihi read more
18 years ago
zuerst ist tempelhof weg 2011 soll tegel weg, wer nimt denn die ganzen flieger auf? in tegel starten und landen die flkugzeuge im minutentakt! und das war schon als tempelhof noch lief! jetzt hat berlin nur noch zwei flughäfen, bald nur noch einen. wer will bitte nach schönefeld? zuerst liegt das im tarifbereich C, was somit ein teureres Ticket bedeutet, zweitens ist das kein schöner flughafen, drittens ist die anbindung mangelhaft! von s-bahn bzw RB muss man nochmal mindestens 20 minuten laufen, bis man den terminals überhaupt sieht, und dann nochmal 5 minuten. da lob ich mir tegel, die busse fahren direkt bis vorn terminal, und die anbindung ist doch ok mit dem bus, der seine eigene spur hat! tegel hat nichts von seinem charme verloren, den er als eigentlicher militärflughafen für die franzosen hatte. ich wohn direkt in der einflugschneise und mich stört er nicht, also wieso schließen? berlin schafft das niemals mit nur einem flughafen und den noch außerhalb der stadt! read more
9 years ago
Als dieser Flughafen gebaut wurde, gab es noch keine Sicherheitskontrollen wie heute. Außerdem war die Mauer noch da und begrenzte die Menge der Fluggäste auf Westberlin. Heute ist der Flughafen überlaufen und die Gebäude platzen wegen der zusätzlichen Anforderungen auseinander. Dazu kommt noch, daß es TXL seit Jahren nur noch deshalb gibt, weil der neue Großflughafen einfach nicht fertig werden will - und wer investiert schon in ein Auslaufmodell, wo wahrscheinlich bald kein Betrieb mehr stattfinden wird? Wer Pech hat, kommt zum Abflug in die neuen Hallen, die provisorische Leichtbauweise sind und weder Charme noch sonst etwas haben, außerdem muß man den Weg dorthin erst einmal finden (die Buchstaben der Terminals liegen auf dem Fußweg mit Treppen nicht so ganz alphabetisch nebeneinander). Gut ist die Busanbindung mit dem Schnellbus "TXL", der einen gut in die Stadt hineinbringt. read more
3 years ago
DO NOT EVER FLY LUFTHANSA !!! Believe me people these people have no respect and absolute zero professionalism working at the baggage lost and found counter. They are absolute criminals. This joke of a human being in this picture refused to hand me over my luggage because " I was too upset " Of how how he worked. The audacity to sit there with his arrogant smile While myself and many other passengers were extremely frustrated how they have been misguided and mistreated is mind blowing. Lufthansa will never ever again get my money and will never see us again. This piece of garbage behind the counter refused to give us his name and sat back smiling while we were told online that our luggage was ready for pick up but he REFUSED to hand it over because of our tone. Lawsuit incoming ! You filthy human being you must pay for your behavior. And you will . Mark my words read more
12 years ago
Wenn man die Wahl hat zwischen dem Berliner Flughafen Tegel und dem Flughafen Schönefeld bekommen sollte, ist Tegel definitiv die erste Wahl. Der Flughafen liegt relativ zentral im nordwestlichen Berlin (Tegel bzw Wedding), ist allerdings nicht mit der SBahn zu erreichen. Dafür ist die Busanbindung zur nächsten S-Bahnstation oder zum Zentrum (etwa Alexanderplatz) sehrgut getimt. Selbst eine Fahrt in mit dem Taxi ins Zentrum kostet nicht mehr als 25€ Der Flughafen an sich ist nicht sehr groß, was bedeutet dass es nur limitierte Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt. Die Abwicklung erfolgt zügig, die Wege sind kurz. read more
15 years ago
Schade, schade, schade. Der Flughafen Berlin Tegel wird mir wirklich fehlen und so richtig verstehen tu ich das auch nicht, wieso Tegel geschlossen werden soll. Nur 1 Flughafen für die Hauptstadt ist definitiv zu wenig, gerade auch, wenn man bedenkt, dass Berlin Regierungssitz ist und somit auch den politischen Flugverkehr tragen muss. Paderborn hat einen Flughafen, allerdings wohnen da auch nur 150.000 Menschen. Naja, was soll's ich werde die zahlreichen Urlaubsflüge von Tegel jedenfalls nicht vergessen. read more
13 years ago
Man traut es sich ja kaum zu sagen: Ich mag Tegel. Das ist vielleicht der letzte europäische Hauptstadtflughafen mit Profil. Alle anderen mir bekannten Airports sehen aus wie Shopping Malls mit angeschlossenen Terminals. Wenn ich in Tegel jemanden abholen möchte, parke ich das Auto für einige Minuten kostenlos direkt vorm Gate und habe 15 Meter zu gehen. Das ist einmalig, denke ich. Ja, stimmt, der Flughafen ist altmodisch, er hat nicht einmal einen Starbuck's. Aber ich bin auch altmodisch. read more
12 years ago
Ja, der Flughafen Tegel ist veraltet. Aber gerade deshalb mag ich ihn so sehr. Du hast kurze Wege und kommst rasend schnell von Check-In über Sicherheitskontrolle ans Gate. Als ich wöchentliche Geschäftsflüge hatte war das sehr praktisch da ich (auch dank Handy Check-In) nur eine halbe Stunde vor Boarding ankommen konnte und sofort weiterfliegen konnte. In Schönefeld Airport geht das leider nicht so fix und easy. read more
12 years ago
Bin mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zum Flughafen gefahren. War zwar ein bisschen weit und der TXL Bus hatte ein wenig Verspätung, aber sonst ging alles ohne Probleme. Am Flughafen selber war ich super überrascht wie schnell das ging. Zu Hause habe ich schon online eingecheckt, musste nur noch mein Gepäck abgeben und durch den Security Check. Das alles ist in nur 15 Minuten passiert. War sehr zufrieden! :) read more
12 years ago
Ja, ich war schon mal auf dem Flughafen Berlin Tegel. Er ist zwar recht klein, aber dafür gut strukturiert aufgebaut. Man findet sich auch leicht zurecht und wenns doch mal irgendwo haarig wird, kann man sich immer noch an einen Mitarbeiter des Flughafens wenden und der gibt einem Tipps. Ich versuche noch, so oft wie möglich von diesem Flughafen zu fliegen, bevor er endgültig still gelegt wird. read more
12 years ago
Da ich wenig fliege und nicht weit vom Tegeler Flughafen entfernt wohne, genieße ich es die paar Male noch von dort fliegen zu dürfen, oder jemanden abzuholen. Meines Wissens sind Restaurationen in Flughäfen alle teuer, daher gehe ich dort erst gar nicht hin, wenn ich nicht unbedingt Zeit totschlagen muss. Für die "Größe" des Flughafens einer Metropole ist die Organisation m.E. gut. read more
12 years ago
Der Flughafen Berlin Tegel ist äußerst praktisch in seiner Form. Leider sind einige Dinge schon in die Jahre gekommen. Aber im großen und ganzen kann man schon sagen, dass Berlin Tegel ein guter Flughafen ist und man hier doch relativ schnell in der Abfertigung durchkommt. Bin bereits 8 mal von München nach Berlin Tegel gereist und war stets zufrieden. read more
12 years ago
Ganz schön in die Jahre gekommen, wundert es mich jeden Tag, wie gut TXL die Massen doch noch bändigen kann. Man sollte sich vor Augen führen, für wie viele Passagiere der TXL konzipiert wurde und welchen Belastungen er heute stand hält. Keine Frage, mit modernen Flughäfen bezüglich Annehmlichkeiten und Service kann er nicht mithalten. Dennoch ganz ok. read more
10 years ago
Ich liebe den Flughafen Tegel es ist einfach ein anderes Ambiente eine andere Wärme Mann ist anders gelaunt wenn man dahin fährt und nicht nach Schönefeld ich hoffe nur es gibt eine Lösung für den Flughafen Tegel hoffentlich muss nicht geschlossen werden seit Kindheit verreise ich immer vom Flughafen Tegel ich hoffe das muss ich nicht ändern read more
12 years ago
War letzte Woche im Urlaub und bin sowohl von Tegel abgeflogen als auch gelandet und muss sagen das Bodenpersonal hat sich Mühe gegeben bei der Abfertigung. Was mir nicht gefallen hat ist das 3 Flieger auf ein Kofferband abgefertigt wurden und es dem zur Folge über eine Stunde gedauert hat bis wir unsere Koffer hatten . Schade read more
12 years ago
Ein wunderschöner Flughafen mit sehr schöner Besucherterrasse! Viele nette Geschäfte prägen das Innere, wobei draußen Flugzeuge aus aller Herrenländer rumstehen und auf die Passagiere warte. Meiner Meinung nach, sollte der trotz des BER geöffnet bleiben, da er zudem eine wunderbare Anbindung an den ÖPV bietet. read more
8 years ago
There are many reasons why TXL Is voted as one of the worst airports in the world. Well, i missed my plane on X-Mas to see my family , just because of racial profiling on further security checks The workers are always pissed, but i guess its not their fault to get so badly paid for a job like that. read more
8 years ago
Also bisher fast immer alles übersichtlich und verständlich. Oft zu später Stunde hier, demzufolge auch weniger Trubel. Im Terminal C könnte die Wegweiser zum deutlichen CheckIn mit und ohne Koffer noch besser sein, aber einfach früh da sein. Freundlich und scheinbar sicher bis zum Flugzeug. read more
12 years ago
Man traut sich's ja kaum zu sagen: Ich mag Tegel. Das Taxi dorthin kostet 18 EUR und hält genau am Gate.. Alles ist klein, überschaubar und gemütlich. Dass ein neuer Flughafen gebraucht wird, ist ja trotzdem klar. Tegel ist der Flughafen für's alte Westberlin. Ich werde TXL vermissen. read more


































































