Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF), Germany’s eighth largest airport, was once the only airport serving the Communist East Berlin. Today it is Germany’s holiday gateway airport for international destinations.
There are four small terminals, and it is set for a massive expansion in the coming years.
Distance
This airport lies in the town of Schönefeld, which is just 18 km (11 mi) to the south-east of downtown Berlin.
Hours Of Operation
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport operates from 6 a.m. through 10:00 p.m.
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport Airlines
Low-cost airlines Germanwings and EasyJet offer many flights to/from Berlin-Schönefeld.
About 42 airlines make stops at Berlin-Schönefeld. The official airport site has a full list available at…
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport — Realtime Arrivals & Departures
Here are the links to the live time tables for both arrivals and departures…
Getting To And From Berlin-Schönefeld International Airport
Berlin-Schönefeld airport is well-served and easily accessed by public transportation.
Long-Distance Trains
There is no direct connection to long-distance trains. You will have to use one of the S-Bahns, regional trains or Airport Express to connect to the Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main station).
Regional Trains
The S-Bahn trains are a convenient way to get to and from the airport. The S9 and S45 trains will take you from central Berlin to the airport in about thirty minutes. The S-Bahns leave about every ten minutes. Remember to buy and validate your ticket BEFORE you get on board.
The other regional trains, RE7 and RB14, run every half hour. There is also an Airport Express that gets you from the main train station to the airport in twenty-eight minutes.
Buses
There are several city buses that run to and from Berlin Airport. Route numbers X7, 162, 171, N60 and N71 all stop right in front of Terminal A. There is also an Airport Express Bus that runs from the city center to the S-Bahn station, which is just a short walk to the main terminal.
Shopping
Berlin-Schönefeld Aiport offers the much-loved duty-free shops, German souvenirs and newspaper and bookstores to keep you occupied during your visit.
Food & Drink
Irish pubs, bakeries, diners and American fast food are just a few of your options at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport.
Fun Facts
Berlin-Schönefeld takes great pride in being a “green” airport. During its construction, the crews went out of their way to protect ancient oak trees, and even relocated bats and amphibians whose habitats were in or around the airport.
