Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
BER Terminal 1 is a large, vertically stacked terminal within Berlin’s primary airport complex, built around a central check-in hall (Level E1) that feeds a duty-free “Marketplace” and two long piers: Gates A to the south and B to the north. Rail sits directly underneath (U2), while non-Schengen departures run “above” the Schengen layer on E2, creating critical level-change decision points.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rail station U2 | glass elevator cores → Departures E1 | 1.5–2 min |
| Departures / check-in hall E1 | islands 1–10 → security pavilions | 2–4 min |
| Security Control 1 | near islands 1–2 → Marketplace | 3–6 min |
| Security Control 5 | near islands 9–10 → Marketplace | 3–6 min |
| Marketplace (post-security) | duty-free exit → Gates A / Gates B split | 1–2 min |
| Gates A main spine | Marketplace → A20 | 5–7 min |
| Far pier extremity | security → A38 / B45 | 15–18 min |
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat BER T1 as time-unstable: bypass the first visible queues and walk to the end pavilions (Control 1 north, Control 5 south) when you can, then commit to your pier early.
- Use map-verified vertical routes: from Flughafen BER (U2), take the central glass elevator cores directly to Departures/Check-in (E1) to avoid the U1/E0 escalator cascade and pinch points.
- Memorize the Marketplace decision: duty-free exit → hard left for Gates A, hard right for Gates B, then confirm with early gate numbers (A02/B02) before you “drift” into the wrong concourse.
- Budget level changes as real time: non-Schengen departures require the E2 ascent plus passport control, so leave the E1 lounges/Marketplace with enough buffer for a variable border queue and the final gate walk.
2026 Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
Current BER Terminal 1 wayfinding still hinges on choosing the right security pavilion and the right vertical path: CT-equipped screening at the far-end checkpoints (Controls 1 and 5), a centrally booked/priority-style lane at Control 2, and long, pedestrian-only piers with real “distance exposure.” The rail-to-terminal elevator cores remain the fastest injection to Departures (E1).
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level E0 Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level E0Z Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level E1 Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level E4 E3 E2 Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level U1 Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Level U2 Map 2024-2026
2026 Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
What is the exact location of each Terminal 1 security checkpoint (e.g., Checks 1/2/4/5) relative to the main check-in hall and entrances?
Security Control 1 and Security Control 5 sit at the far ends of the Departures/Check-in Hall (E1), while Control 2 is centered in the same hall and Controls 3/4 sit between the center block and the north end. In practice, the “end pavilions” (1 and 5) are reached by flanking left/right along the check-in islands instead of queuing at the first central lane you see.
Control 1 is at the extreme north/right end of the E1 hall, adjacent to Check-in Islands 1–2. Control 5 is at the extreme south/left end, adjacent to Islands 9–10. Control 2 is centrally placed, roughly aligned with Islands 4–6, and is the usual entry for “BER Runway” time-slot bookings and Priority/Fast Track. Controls 3 and 4 are overflow positions in the interstitial area between the center block and the north pavilion, near Island 3.
What is the shortest walking route from the Flughafen BER train platforms to the Terminal 1 departures/check-in level (including which escalators/elevators)?
Taking the central glass elevator cores from Level U2 straight to Departures/Check-in (E1) is the shortest route and avoids the escalator cascade pinch points. This direct “elevator injection” typically lands you inside the E1 check-in hall between the check-in islands, bypassing U1 (mezzanine) and E0 (arrivals).
From the Flughafen BER platforms (U2), walk toward the middle of the platform length and look for the glass elevator cores rather than the escalator banks at the quarter points. Enter the elevator on U2, select E1 (Departures/Check-in), and ride past U1 and E0 without stopping unless requested. You exit directly onto the main check-in hall floor, usually emerging near the central check-in island bands (often around Islands 3/4 or 7/8 depending on the shaft). This path is about 90–120 seconds versus roughly 6–9 minutes via escalators and cross-level walking.
Where is the Terminal 1 ↔ Terminal 2 pedestrian connection, and what portion of that route is outdoors/exposed versus enclosed?
The Terminal 1 ↔ Terminal 2 connection is landside and uses a sheltered but open-sided walkway, so it is partially exposed to weather. The route runs from Terminal 1 Arrivals (E0) out through the main doors, then left/north following “Terminal 2” signs along the canopy-covered path.
From inside T1, exit into the public Arrivals Hall (E0) and go out through the main exterior doors rather than heading upstairs into departures. After you step outside, turn left (north) and follow the Terminal 2 wayfinding along the dedicated pedestrian corridor. The walkway is typically roofed (canopy overhead) but not fully enclosed—its sides are largely open (mesh/open air), so wind and cold can be a factor. Expect about 400–500 meters and roughly 7–10 minutes with luggage.
After clearing security in Terminal 1, which corridor/turn leads to Gates A without accidentally heading toward an exit or wrong concourse?
A sharp left turn immediately after the duty-free exit leads to Gates A and prevents the common drift into the central Marketplace flow toward Gates B. The correct path is the wide left-side corridor off the Marketplace plaza, and you can confirm you’re right by seeing early A-gate numbers (like A02) shortly after committing.
All security exits funnel you through the Heinemann duty-free serpentine and then release you into a large open “Marketplace Plaza.” As you emerge, do not walk straight ahead into the retail core or drift right with the crowd toward the food court gallery—those moves naturally pull you into the B-side. Instead, turn hard left immediately and take the corridor running along the left side of the plaza (near the window/apron-view edge or the parallel inner corridor lined with shops). You’re on the right vector if you pass Gate A02 on your left shortly after the turn.
What is the walking distance (or time) from the closest security exit to the farthest common low-cost gates in Terminal 1 (the longest-walk pier)?
Walking to the farthest common low-cost pier extremities (such as Gate A38 or the north equivalent like B45) takes about 15–18 minutes in real conditions and roughly 850–950 meters from the security exit. The longest exposure comes from the main spine plus the extension pier after the “knuckle” turn.
From the security exit, you first cross the Marketplace to the A/B pier root (around A01/B01), about 150 meters. The main pier spine to roughly A20 is about 350–400 meters, then you make the “knuckle” turn into the extension pier and continue another ~350–400 meters toward A30–A38 (or the equivalent north extension toward B45). At a standard pace that’s around 11 minutes of pure walking, but with luggage, crowd friction, and occasional pinch points, plan 15–18 minutes and treat the Marketplace as a transit zone rather than a dwell zone.
Where is the passport control point for non-Schengen departures in Terminal 1 relative to the A/B gate areas?
Passport control for non-Schengen departures is centralized on Level E2 above the Marketplace and the main pier, not inside the A or B gate corridors on E1. Reaching it requires leaving the E1 post-security zone and ascending via the central escalators/elevators signed for Gates C/D and passport control.
From the E1 Marketplace (post-security), look for the vertical cores in the central plaza area—typically near where the A and B flows split—and follow signage combining Gates C/D with the passport/Bundespolizei icon. After you go up to E2, you enter the Federal Police passport control bank that serves all non-Schengen flows. The key trap is “false adjacency”: a flight that appears to be near a Schengen gate on the B-side may actually board from a D-gate space directly above it on E2, with passport control as a required intermediate step. Queue time here is the variable you must budget.
Where are the e-gates/automated passport gates located in Terminal 1 departures, and what is the nearest approach path from the main post-security zone?
The e-gates sit inside the Level E2 centralized passport control bank for non-Schengen departures, typically presented as the first automated option as you approach the Federal Police processing lines. The nearest approach is the central Marketplace ascent from E1 using the escalators/elevators signed for Gates C/D and passport control.
After security on E1, move into the Marketplace plaza and locate the central vertical core near the A/B split, then go up to E2 following “Passport Control / Bundespolizei” with C/D gate indicators. At the top, the passport control hall opens into multiple processing lanes: e-gates are usually grouped to the left or center, separated from the manual “All Passports” booths. If you’re eligible, use the automated lane immediately; if not, avoid entering and getting rejected, because re-queuing can add significant delay in a time-unstable bank.
Where are the Lufthansa lounge and the Tempelhof lounge entrances, and what is the walking distance from the main post-security retail zone to each?
The Tempelhof lounge entrance is near Gate A20 on Level E1, and the Lufthansa Business/Senator lounge entrance is near Gate B20 on Level E1. Walking from the post-security Marketplace/duty-free exit to either lounge typically takes about 5–7 minutes (roughly 350–400 meters) along the main pier spine.
From the Marketplace plaza on E1, commit to the correct wing immediately: hard left for the A-side to reach A20 (Tempelhof), or hard right for the B-side to reach B20 (Lufthansa). Both lounges use a nearby stair/elevator core around the Gate 20 area to access the lounge level (mezzanine above the concourse). Because non-Schengen processing sits upstairs on E2 and can queue unpredictably, treat these E1 lounges as “before passport control” stops and leave with buffer time if your flight uses C/D gates.
Where is the nearest post-security water refill point (fountain or bottle-fill tap) to the main Terminal 1 gates area?
The nearest post-security water refill points are inside restroom vestibules along the main E1 pier, not as standalone corridor fountains. The closest “easy” targets near the central gates flow are the WC blocks opposite Gates A04/A05 or B04/B05, depending on whether you’re on the A or B side.
After security, once you’ve committed to Gates A (left) or Gates B (right), look for the first major WC block you pass: on the A-side it’s typically opposite A04/A05 (also A08/A09 further down), and on the B-side opposite B04/B05 (also B08/B09). Follow the WC sign into the vestibule area; the bottle-fill tap/dispenser is usually on the wall near the sinks but separate from the handwashing taps. If you’re heading farther out, additional refill points cluster again around the A18/A19 and B18/B19 restroom blocks.
In Terminal 1 arrivals, where are the baggage reclaim carousels relative to the Arrivals exits/transport links, and what is the shortest path to trains?
Baggage reclaim sits on Level E0 in a secured hall split into A-side carousels (A1–A4) and B-side carousels (B1–B4), and the main public exit is through customs into the Arrivals Hall. The shortest path to trains is to follow “Train/Bahnhof” signs immediately after the customs “Green Gate” exit and take the central escalator/elevator banks down to U2.
After you collect bags, you pass customs and emerge into the public Arrivals Hall (E0) through sliding doors. Do not continue straight out to the curbside doors for taxis/buses; instead, stop and re-orient to the interior signage for the station (often DB branding with yellow/black wayfinding). Head to the centrally located escalators/elevators positioned between the A and B arrivals exit zones and descend E0 → U1 → U2 to the platforms. Typical time from the customs exit to the rail platforms is about 3–5 minutes if you take the internal vertical cores.
Where are the restrooms closest to the B-gate cluster versus the A-gate cluster, and what’s the shortest path from each gate zone?
The closest restroom blocks to the B-gate cluster are typically near Gates B04/B05 and B18/B19, while the closest blocks to the A-gate cluster are near Gates A04/A05 and A18/A19. The shortest path from either gate seating area is usually to walk inward from the window-side seating toward the corridor core on the landside-facing wall.
In both A and B zones, gate seating tends to line the window/apron side, while restrooms are grouped in “blocks” set back toward the building core. From a B-gate, aim for the nearest numbered pair: B04/05 for early gates near the pier root, or B18/19 for the mid-pier cluster; cut inward across the concourse rather than walking longitudinally past shops. From an A-gate, use the same logic: A04/05 for early A gates and A18/19 for mid-pier, moving inward toward the core wall where the WC signage clusters with the vestibule entrances.
Archive Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map
Below are all historical map versions for Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024-2026 Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 Map (Official 2024 Edition)
