Berlin Tegel Transfers | Schoenefeld Transfers

Berlin is served by two airports, Tegel Airport (TXL) and Schonefeld Airport (SXF). Tegel airport is the closest to central Berlin at a distance of just 5.6 miles (9km) compared with Schonefeld airport which is located 14.5 miles (23.4km) from central Berlin and used primarily by budget airlines.

Distance to Central Berlin:

Tegel Airport: 5.6 miles / 9 km

Schonefeld Airport: 14.5 miles / 23.4 km

Tegel to Central Berlin Journey Times:

By Bus and S-Bahn: 20-30 minutes bus + S-Bahn 6 minutes

By Bus: 37 minutes

By Taxi: 24 minutes

Schonefeld to Central Berlin Journey Times:

By S-Bahn Train: 30-45 minutes

By Bus: 30-55 minutes

By Taxi: 40 minutes

Which airport you fly into will great depend on where you are flying in from and with which airline.

Tegel airport is the closest airport to the city center and considered the main airport. It's ideally located for sightseeing all of Berlin's main city sights but is also within easy reach of Spandau Citadel, Charlottenburg Palace, Leopoldplatz state park and other places of natural beauty and historical interest. It's the slightly larger airport of the two which provides more flights, both short haul and long haul with airlines including Air France, British Airways, Australian Airlines, United Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar and many others. Tegel is a good airport for business travellers who are limited on time and need to be close to the city but it's also vital for international tourists coming from the U.S.A, Australia, and other far-flung destinations. Tegel airport does have regular public transport links to the city but there is no on-site railway station meaning passengers must either walk, get a taxi, or take a bus to the nearest train station which can be a hassle when travelling with young kids and a lot of luggage, in this case it's easier to take the express bus the entire way or hop in a taxi.

Schonefeld Airport is further out from the city center and mostly caters to budget airlines including Ryanair, Wizz air, and Easyjet with the majority of flights within Europe. It's a good airport for budget-conscious travellers whether solo travellers or families who are based within Europe, or flying on to other European destinations after Berlin but is lacking when it comes to airport lounges with just 2 currently available, however, since this airport mostly operates short-haul flights airline lounges are rarely required by travellers. Schonefeld airport benefits from having an S-Bahn station within the airport as well as good bus links into central Berlin so it's easy for visitors to reach central Berlin. Equally, if hiring a car and wanting to sightsee the countryside, this is the best airport to fly into.

It depends on your needs. Tegel operates flights with most of the worlds flag carriers such as Lufthasa, Air France, British Airways, Qatar, and many others which provides travellers with the most choice but often at an added cost. Due to the flag carriers flying here there are lots of airport lounges to choose from should you need extra comforts whilst waiting for your flight. The one drawback to Tegel airport is its lack of train station within the airport meaning passengers must take a taxi, walk, or take the shuttle bus from the airport to the train station to get onto the S-Bahn or U-Bahn but it's not far - a 5 minute bus journey or a 10 minute walk. People travelling with kids and lots of luggage might prefer the convenience of not having to change public transport despite the longer journey time from Schonefeld airport.

From Tegel Airport by:

Train: Shuttle Bus + S-Bahn €1.70 - https://www.berlin.de/en/airports-and-stations/1872399-2932875-airport-berlin-tegel-txl.en.html The X9 shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes and the S-Bahn runs 24/7.

Bus: €2.80 - https://www.berlin.de/en/airports-and-stations/1872399-2932875-airport-berlin-tegel-txl.en.html Buses depart every 6 minutes during peak hours and run from 03.30 until 00.30

Taxi: €32 one way - https://www.berlin-airport.de/en/travellers-txl/to-and-from/taxis/index.php Available 24/7

Uber: €29-€39 one way - https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand
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From Schonefeld Airport by:

Train: €3.40 - https://www.berlin.de/en/airports-and-stations/1872375-2932875-airport-berlin-Schonefeld-sxf.en.html - S-Bahn trains depart every 5-20 minutes and run between 04.30am and 1.30am during the week and 24/7 on weekends. The Express R trains depart twice per hour running from 04.30 until 23.30.

Bus: €3.40 - https://www.berlin-airport.de/en/travellers-sxf/to-and-from/buses-and-trains/local-public-transport/index.php X7 Express buses to U-Rudow run every 10 minutes from 5:34am until 1:14am with night buses running every 30 minutes between 4:12am - 5:42am

Taxi: €49 - https://www.berlin-airport.de/en/travellers-sxf/to-and-from/taxis/index.php Available 24/7

Uber: €41-€57 one way - https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand

Hotel prices vary greatly depending on where you stay, and at what time of year, but prices for 1 night based on a 3 or 4 star hotel generally average around €50 per room per night.

Tegel Airport Hotels from €44 - €55 per night

Schonefeld Airport Hotels from €45 - €67 per night

Find your airport hotel at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Hiring a car can give you much more freedom to travel around Berlin and indeed Germany at your leisure. Car hire prices depend on the age of the driver and the type of car but you'll find that prices start at very reasonable daily prices when booking online.

Tegel Car Rental:

Budget Cars (Fiat 500, Kia Picanto, Ford Ka etc) Prices starting at £36 per day

Intermediate Cars (VW Passat, Toyota RAV 4 etc) Prices starting at £60 per day

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/berlin-tegel-airport.html

Schonefeld Car Rental:

Budget Cars (Fiat 500, Kia Picanto, Ford Ka etc) Prices starting at £36 per day

Intermediate Cars (VW Passat, Skoda Octavia etc) Prices starting at £63 per day

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/berlin-schonefeld-airport.html