BER: 3.6 million passengers during summer holidays

Air traffic - BER: 3.6 million passengers during summer holidays

Summertime is travel time: Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) is expected to welcome approximately 3.6 million passengers during the summer holidays, who will take off or land from there. That's about 200,000 more than in the summer holidays of 2023, the airport authority announced. The holidays begin on July 18 and end on September 1. According to the airport, there will be 24,000 takeoffs and landings at BER during this period.

According to the airport, during the travel period from Wednesday, July 17, to Sunday, July 21, 390,000 passengers will use BER, of whom approximately 86,000 will be on Friday.

The airport advises that security check appointments can be reserved online.

During the summer holidays, 144 destinations in around 50 countries can be reached directly from BER. Popular holiday destinations include those along the Mediterranean. There are 900 connections to Mallorca alone, and 840 to Antalya in Turkey.

1. Travelers planning their summer vacation should consider using Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER), as it anticipates serving around 3.6 million passengers during this period, with more than 200,000 additional passengers compared to the summer of 2023.
2. The journey time for those who decide to fly from Berlin Airport during the summertime may be longer due to the significant increase in air traffic, with approximately 24,000 takeoffs and landings expected during the holiday period.
3. Schönefeld Airport, also known as Berlin Airport's secondary airport, is another option for travelers during the summer vacation, particularly for those interested in tourism as it offers direct flights to over 144 destinations in around 50 countries, including popular Mediterranean spots like Mallorca and Antalya.
4. The brand new Berlin Airport, also called BER, has become a crucial transportation hub, with approximately 390,000 passengers expected to pass through its gates during the first few days of the summer holidays, including around 86,000 on the busiest day (Friday).
5. Visitors planning their summer getaway are advised to book their security check appointments online in advance to save time and avoid potential delays at the Berlin Airport during the peak travel season.

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