Ok, I have travelled to a few airports, but this is probably the first time I review one. 5 stars…read morefrom me for the Hannover Airport. Here are my reasons: Easy drop off with no long walks to get to the terminals. Great signage, easy to see where to go and where to drop off your bag. I cannot say enough good things about the food market in the terminal, Marché. Food is always fresh & appealing, plus the prices are really reasonable for an airport location. Now what about security: the passport guy was a little grumpy today, but still had a smile on his face. The security gate people were in a jokey mood and even spoke English to the people who can only speak English (nice change from the Frankfurt Airport Security peeps who rather speak German really slowly and louder, which still doesn't help). Quick note about the toilets; it's a very nice touch that in the toilet cubicle there are sanitizer spray on the wall. This allows you to spray it on a piece of toilet paper and wipe the toilet seat. So simple but so genius. Plus for all Americans, it's nice to sit in a toilet cubicle which doesn't have gigantic gaps between the doors. Anyway, great airport. Love traveling from here.

Hannover Airport is relatively small and easy to negotiate if it wasnt for the security delay. They…read morehave very modern scanner machines but obviously don't know how to operate them. They tell you that you dont need to take liquids out of your luggage, but then all the luggage containing liquids is blocked after it has been scanned and opened and checked manually by a member of staff. This is ridiculous and inefficient. Very disorganised. They need some proper training also in people-management because they are rude. There is nothing other than a basic duty free shop once you go through security. A nice sandwich place though.

Now, this was the nicer part of the airport - nice and comfortable seats along with a good…read moreselection of cafes, shops and amenities. Compared to the Ryanair terminal, this is heaven - seriously suggest people wait here rather than in the Ryanair terminal unless you plan to fight for a specific seat. This airport is extremely accessible from the city - simply take a short trip on the tram and you will arrive in the city center - one of the few cities in Europe where it only takes a 10-15 minute trip to get from the airport to the city! Must say, I was surprised to find a dedicated Werder Bremen check-in desk in the main terminal!

Bremen Airport makes you pay for water once you pass through passport control - in 29C internal…read moretemperature it was 4 euro a bottle just to be alive. Or you can drink from the toilets I guess.

Small lounge next to the LH gate in Bremen Airport. They open early before the first flight. Up a…read moresmall stairway right off the waiting area. They have a Business and Senator Lounge section. The Senator side has more food options, but choices have declined in the last few years. Still better than the main waiting areas.

If you happen to find yourself in Hanover you should check out this well appointed Cocktail bar…read moredead opposite the Sheraton Hotel. Large selection of drink, well made. A separate cigar room and selection of fine cigars are available. There is a piano but over my three visits I never saw anyone play it. Eclectic music is piped in, bland but inoffensive. Prices range from 8-12€, the Moscow Mule is pretty damn good and if you have a few too many and happen to be staying at the Sheraton, you would have to be pretty damn slaughtered not to be able to stumble across the courtyard to bed.

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