Parking at BER Airport: the most frequent questions answered briefly

Here you will find short, direct answers to the questions we come across most often about parking at Berlin Brandenburg Airport – sorted by planning, day of departure and return. For each topic there is a detailed guide if you want to know more.

Planning

How much does parking at BER cost?

That depends on the duration, service and travel period. Compare final prices for your period. More: Parking costs at BER.

Valet or shuttle?

With little time, children or lots of luggage, rather valet; on long trips, rather shuttle. More: Valet or shuttle at BER.

When should I reserve?

As soon as the flight is fixed, particularly early before the holidays. More: Reserving a car park at BER.

Car or train?

The Flughafen BER station is beneath Terminal 1. With little luggage from the city, the train is an option; from the surrounding area, with family or at off-peak times, many people take the car.

Day of departure

Which motorway leads to BER?

The A113, with connections to the urban motorway and the Berlin ring road (A10). More: Driving to BER.

Which terminal is mine?

That is stated in your flight documents. Terminal 5 no longer exists. More: Terminals at BER.

What do I enter in the sat nav?

The address of the car park or the valet meeting point from the confirmation.

Do I have to call the provider?

Many providers ask for a call shortly before arrival. See the frequently asked questions about calling the provider.

What about the key?

With valet you hand it over; with shuttle it depends on the provider. More: Vehicle handover at BER.

What if I am stuck in traffic?

Call the provider using the number in your confirmation and tell them when you expect to arrive. If time gets tight for the flight, check online check-in and contact the airline. See also the frequently asked questions about arriving late.

Can I park with a motorhome or trailer?

That depends on the provider. State the vehicle type and dimensions when booking and check height restrictions at multi-storey car parks. More in the frequently asked questions about large vehicles.

How many people fit in the shuttle?

Each provider sets this itself; some charge a supplement above a certain number. See the frequently asked questions about the number of people in the shuttle.

Return

How do I get my car back?

After luggage and, if applicable, passport control, contact the provider; with valet the car is brought to you, with shuttle you ride to the car park. More: Returning: collecting your car at BER.

My flight is delayed – what now?

State the flight number and inform the provider in the event of major delays. See the frequently asked questions about a delayed return flight.

Changing and cancelling

Can I change the period?

Not yourself – cancel free of charge up to 24 hours beforehand and book again. More: Cancelling or changing a car park booking at BER.

Questions that come up specifically at BER

Can I still park at the old Tegel Airport?

No. Tegel Airport has been closed since 2020, and all Berlin air traffic runs via BER in Schönefeld. The former Schönefeld terminal (most recently Terminal 5) is also closed to passengers. If you still have old habits or outdated sat-nav data, always use the current address from the parking booking.

Why do so many flights land shortly before midnight?

At BER, a ban on night flights generally applies during the core period between midnight and five in the morning. Many airlines therefore schedule their last return flights so that they land before then. For your parking this means: check whether the provider still returns cars late in the evening, and in the event of major delays expect the possibility of a diversion. More in the guide Late arrival at BER.

Is BER in Berlin or in Brandenburg?

The airport is located in Schönefeld and therefore in Brandenburg, directly on Berlin's south-eastern city boundary. For travellers this mainly matters for the journey: from Berlin via the A113, from the surrounding area via the Berlin ring road.

Isn't the train easier than the car?

For many Berliners with light luggage, yes – the Flughafen BER station is directly beneath Terminal 1 and is served by the FEX, regional trains and S-Bahn trains. For families with lots of luggage, travellers from rural Brandenburg or for very early and late flights, the car is often more practical. It depends on your specific trip.

How do I tell the drop-off areas of Terminal 1 and 2 apart?

The signs separate the terminals shortly before the airport. Follow the lane to your terminal early. If you take a wrong turn, a loop is usually faster than walking with luggage from the wrong terminal.

Do I have to take action myself during strikes at BER?

Yes. If strikes are announced, find out the status of your flight and cancel your car park in good time if the flight is cancelled – with Friend-Park free of charge up to 24 hours before the service begins. Claims relating to the cancelled flight are to be made against the airline.

Can I book a car park at BER for friends from abroad?

Yes, you can create the booking with the details of the person travelling. Make sure the number plate and mobile number are correct and forward the confirmation so that the travellers know where to go and whom to call.

Can I leave the car at the provider's site longer if I extend spontaneously?

As a rule yes, but only by arrangement. Inform the provider as early as possible and clarify how the additional days will be charged. For bookings via Friend-Park you do not change the period yourself; get in touch via the contact form so that the extension is properly recorded.

What if I mixed up my terminal?

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected via Pier North, so you can switch on foot. With luggage this takes a few minutes. With valet, ask the provider whether the meeting point can be adjusted; on return, state the correct arrival terminal.

Can I take something out of the car during the trip?

With most providers this is not intended, because the vehicles are parked in secured areas. Take everything you need on the way with you and clarify exceptions beforehand.

Are there prices for BER on this page?

No. Friend-Park shows only real prices from affiliated providers for your travel dates. As long as no provider is affiliated at BER, we deliberately do not state any prices.

How early before the start of the holidays should I book?

As soon as your flight is fixed. When Berlin and Brandenburg start their holidays at the same time, popular offers are taken early. With free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service begins, you stay flexible with Friend-Park even if you book months in advance. More planning tips in the guide Reserving a car park at BER.

What do I do if the car comes back damaged?

Raise the damage immediately on site, photograph it and have it recorded in writing before you drive off. Then contact the provider in writing and, for bookings via Friend-Park, also our support team. Your handover photos help to prove the condition at the handover.

Is a question missing? Write to us via the contact form – we regularly add questions that travellers ask about parking at BER to this collection and keep the answers up to date.

Have a good trip from BER!

Friend-Park

What is Friend-Park?

A comparison and booking portal for airport car parks; the service is provided by the providers. More in the frequently asked questions about Friend-Park.

Where can I see offers for BER?

On the page Parking at Berlin Airport – with real prices as soon as a partner is activated.

I have a car park in Schönefeld – can I become a partner?

Yes, via the Become a partner form.