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Lena Hoffmann

Berlin Travel Editor

Lena covers Berlin travel, airport transfers and connecting through Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), helping travellers make the most of their time between flights.

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Duty Free at Berlin Airport (BER): Shops, Locations & Rules (2026)

Duty Free at Berlin Airport (BER): Shops, Locations & Rules (2026)

Duty-free shopping at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): Heinemann shop locations in Terminal 1 and 2, opening hours, and the key rule - real duty-free only on flights leaving the EU.

5 min read
July 20, 2026

Wi-Fi at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): Free, Unlimited and How to Connect

Free unlimited Wi-Fi at BER: the exact network name, how to log in, where the desks and power sockets are, and why you should use a VPN for banking.

5 min read
July 15, 2026
Connecting Flights at Berlin Airport (BER): Minimum Connection Time (2026)

Connecting Flights at Berlin Airport (BER): Minimum Connection Time (2026)

Berlin Airport lists 30, 60 and 90-minute minimum connection times, but BER was built point to point. Only a Schengen carry-on connection inside Terminal 1 stays airside; anything else is a landside self-transfer that needs two to three hours.

6 min read
July 10, 2026
Berlin Airport (BER) to Potsdam: Train, Taxi & Transfer (2026)

Berlin Airport (BER) to Potsdam: Train, Taxi & Transfer (2026)

Every way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Potsdam in 2026: the direct RB22 train for 5 EUR, the FEX route via Berlin, taxis, and fixed-price transfers, with real times and costs.

July 04, 2026
BER Airport Security in 2026: Wait Times & Liquids Rules

BER Airport Security in 2026: Wait Times & Liquids Rules

New CT scanners at BER allow up to 2 litres of liquids on some lanes in 2026. Here is how early to arrive, when queues peak, and how to pack safely.

July 03, 2026
Arriving at Berlin Airport (BER) Late at Night: Taxis, Night Buses & Last Trains (2026)

Arriving at Berlin Airport (BER) Late at Night: Taxis, Night Buses & Last Trains (2026)

Landing at BER after midnight? Here is exactly what still runs: yes, taxis operate 24/7, the last FEX and regional trains leave around midnight, the S-Bahn runs all night only on weekends, and night buses cover the gaps. A practical plan for every late arrival.

July 02, 2026
Where to Eat at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 2026 Guide

Where to Eat at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 2026 Guide

Where to eat at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): the main food is in Terminal 1 before security, airside choice is thinner, and overnight options are scarce. What you will find, by area, with budget and timing tips.

June 28, 2026
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): A First-Timer’s Guide from Plane to City Centre

Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): A First-Timer’s Guide from Plane to City Centre

A step-by-step first-timer’s guide to arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): passport control and EES, baggage, buying the right ABC ticket and the fastest way into the city.

8 min read
June 24, 2026
Iceland Stopover (2026): How to Spend a Layover in Reykjavík

Iceland Stopover (2026): How to Spend a Layover in Reykjavík

How to spend a layover in Iceland: leave Keflavík Airport for the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík or the Golden Circle, with transfer times, the free-stopover idea, visas and practical tips.

6 min read
June 22, 2026
Antalya Day Trips & Excursions: The Best Things to Do (2026 Guide)

Antalya Day Trips & Excursions: The Best Things to Do (2026 Guide)

Flying into Antalya from Berlin? Here is how to leave the airport, whether you need a visa, and the best day trips and excursions on the Turquoise Coast — from canyon rafting to a catamaran day.

6 min read
June 21, 2026
Abu Dhabi Layover Guide: How to Leave the Airport & What to Do

Abu Dhabi Layover Guide: How to Leave the Airport & What to Do

A long layover in Abu Dhabi is easy to enjoy. Here is how to leave the airport, reach the city, claim a free Etihad stopover night, and what to do with the time.

6 min read
June 20, 2026
Dubai Stopover Guide: How to Leave the Airport and What to Do

Dubai Stopover Guide: How to Leave the Airport and What to Do

A long stopover in Dubai is easily enough to see the city. Here is how many hours you need, the visa and transit rules, the free Emirates Dubai Connect hotel, how to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Downtown, and what to do with a few hours between flights.

5 min read
June 19, 2026
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