Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 (BER T2) is a compact, rectangular “processor” building north of Terminal 1, built for low-cost carrier check-in and a single, tight security hall. Most passenger flow stacks vertically (E0 check-in/arrivals → E1 security/airside plaza) and then often drops back down to E0 for bus boarding. It sits within Berlin’s primary airport hub, connected by a sheltered landside walk and an airside bridge.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Station (U2) under T1 | T1 Arrivals (E0) | 4–6 min |
| Sheltered landside walkway | T1 Arrivals (E0) ↔ T2 entrance (E0) | 8–12 min |
| T2 check-in hall (E0) | Escalators/stairs to security (E1) | 2–3 min |
| T2 airside plaza (E1) | Bus gates E0 / E0Z (down one level) | 3–5 min |
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Use Terminal 1 security as the default de-risk move: find T2 on E0 for bag drop, then follow the sheltered landside corridor south to T1 Arrivals (E0) and go up to T1 Departures (E1) for security.
- Commit early at the “event horizon”: if the T2 security queue is visible spilling toward E0 or down the escalators, turn around before you’re trapped in the flow and pivot to T1 security instead.
- Follow levels, not vibes: keep “E0 = ground/arrivals/bus boarding” and “E1 = security/airside plaza/bridge” as your mental map so “up-then-down” doesn’t feel like a wrong turn.
- Treat bus boarding as a separate trip: find and follow “E0 / Bus Boarding” from the main E1 departures corridor, descend to the concrete E0 holdroom, then confirm E0 vs E0Z on the flight screens before you queue.
2026 Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 2 continues to function as BER’s low-cost carrier processing terminal, with the most time-sensitive pinch points clustered around the E1 security hall and the E0 bus-boarding level. A printable 2026 map is most useful when it clearly separates landside (station/T1/T2 walk) from airside (bridge, B-gate area, bus gates), so you can commit to the right path before queues force you into backtracking.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Level E0 Map 2024-2026
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Level E1 Map 2024-2026
2026 Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
What is the exact landside route and walk time from Terminal 2 departures to the Terminal 1 security checkpoint (the common workaround)?
Walking takes about 10–12 minutes at a steady pace, door-to-door, from Terminal 2 (E0 landside) to Terminal 1 (E1 departures) to use Terminal 1 security. The reliable path is the sheltered outdoor corridor connecting the terminals, then a straight vertical move up inside T1.
From Terminal 2, exit to landside on Level E0 using the main doors of the check-in/departures hall, then follow the covered walkway south toward Terminal 1. Enter Terminal 1 on Arrivals Level E0 near the north end doors, then take the nearest escalator/stairs up to Departures Level E1. In E1, follow overhead signs for the relevant security area (commonly “Security Control 2” in the main departures zone) and look for the “BER Runway” branding if you booked a slot.
From the train station “Flughafen BER” under Terminal 1, what is the exact signed path to Terminal 2 check-in, and how many minutes does it take at normal walking speed?
Walking takes about 15–18 minutes from the “Flughafen BER” platforms to Terminal 2 check-in at normal pace. The route is a station-to-Terminal-1 ascent followed by a long, sheltered outdoor walk north to the Terminal 2 entrance.
| Segment | Follow signs | Level | Landmark confirmation | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Terminal 1–2 / Exit” | U2 → U1 | Central escalator banks from the platforms | 2–3 min |
| 2 | “Terminal 1” | U1 → E0 | You surface into Terminal 1 Arrivals (E0) | 2–3 min |
| 3 | “Terminal 2” | E0 | Automatic doors out to the covered sidewalk | 1 min |
| 4 | “Terminal 2” | E0 | Long canopy walkway with columns; Willy-Brandt-Platz sits off to the right as you continue north | 8–10 min |
| 5 | “Terminal 2” | E0 | Terminal 2 main entrance doors into the check-in hall | 1 min |
Where exactly are Bus Gate E0 / Special Gate E0Z, and what is the shortest walking route from the main departures corridor to reach them?
Bus Gate E0 / E0Z is on Level E0 directly beneath the Terminal 2 departures gate area, in the utilitarian concrete bus-boarding holdroom used for remote stands. The shortest route is a straight descent from the main airside departures corridor on Level E1 in the B30–B45 zone.
From the Terminal 2 airside departures corridor on E1, follow the overhead “E0 / Bus Boarding” signs toward the B30–B45 cluster and locate the central escalator/stair bank that drops one level. Descend to E0 and use the flight information screens at the bottom to confirm whether your boarding point is labeled E0 or E0Z before joining the queue; E0Z is a zone designation within the same E0 footprint, not a separate floor.
What is the exact walking distance from post-security (Terminal 2 side) to Bus Boarding at E0/E0Z, measured along the passenger route?
Walking distance is roughly 150–250 meters along the passenger route, plus a one-level descent from E1 to E0, from Terminal 2 post-security to Bus Boarding at E0/E0Z. The movement is short; the time risk comes from gate cutoffs and queueing, not the walk itself.
After clearing security on the Terminal 2 side (E1), stay in the main departures flow toward the B30–B45 area and follow “E0 / Bus Boarding” signs to the central escalator/stair bank. The key confirmation point is the bank of flight screens near the top/bottom of the descent that lists bus-boarding calls; once you go down, you arrive in the concrete E0 holdroom where E0 and E0Z are assigned by flight.
What is the exact walking route and distance from the Terminal 2 check-in hall entrance to the Terminal 2 security queue start point?
Walking distance is about 50–80 meters from the Terminal 2 check-in hall entrance (E0) to the base of the escalator/stair bank that feeds security on E1, which is where the security queue typically starts or becomes visible when it’s busy. The route is essentially straight through the hall to the central vertical circulation core.
Enter Terminal 2 on Level E0 through the main doors and walk into the open check-in hall toward the middle/rear where the escalators and stairs rise to Level E1. The landmark confirmation is the central escalator/stair bank with overhead security signage; if the security line is long, it may already be spilling down this bank and onto the E0 floor. If you can see the queue before you go up, that’s your trigger to pivot to the Terminal 1 security workaround instead of committing.
Where is the exact Terminal 1 → Terminal 2 connector entry point on Level E0, and what landmark confirms you’re on the correct connector?
The Terminal 1 → Terminal 2 landside connector starts at Terminal 1 Arrivals on Level E0 at the north-end exit doors that open onto the covered outdoor walkway toward Terminal 2. The correct connector is confirmed by the long canopy corridor immediately outside those doors, with regularly spaced support columns and clear “Terminal 2” wayfinding.
From inside Terminal 1 Arrivals (E0), walk toward the north end of the hall and use the exit doors signed for Terminal 2. Once outside, stay under the sheltering canopy and keep Terminal 1 behind you as you head north; Willy-Brandt-Platz sits off to your right as you move along the walkway, and you should remain on the covered sidewalk the entire time until the Terminal 2 entrance doors.
From Terminal 2, what is the exact route to the correct elevator/escalator bank that takes you to the train platforms under Terminal 1, without backtracking?
Backtracking is unavoidable because the train station is only under Terminal 1, so the correct “no-wrong-turn” route is to exit Terminal 2 on Level E0 and take the sheltered walkway south into Terminal 1 Arrivals (E0), then descend directly to the U2 platforms. The fastest flow is outdoor corridor first, vertical drop second.
From Terminal 2, go to Level E0 and leave through the main landside doors of the check-in hall. Follow the covered walkway south toward Terminal 1 and enter Terminal 1 on Arrivals Level E0 (use the nearest doors when you reach the building). Inside T1 Arrivals, follow signs for “Bahnhof / Train / S-Bahn” and take the down escalators to U1 and then U2; the landmark confirmation is the central escalator banks leading into the station mezzanine rather than walking deeper into the Departures (E1) check-in area.
In Terminal 2, where exactly are the low-cost carrier bag-drop counters located relative to the main entrance, and what is the walking distance from entrance doors to the counters?
Low-cost carrier bag-drop sits in the center of Terminal 2’s Level E0 check-in hall, aligned with the main “Fast Bag Drop” islands rather than along the perimeter walls. Walking distance is about 40–70 meters from the main entrance doors to the bag-drop counters, depending on which doors you enter and how crowded the hall is.
From the Terminal 2 main entrance on E0, walk straight into the open hall and aim for the central check-in grid where the Fast Bag Drop kiosks and belt islands are clustered. Use the overhead airline/Bag Drop screens above the central islands to confirm you’re at the correct row, then step into the queue feeding the belt counters. If you’re sent to an assistance/manual desk (overweight, document check, kiosk error), follow the staff-pointed direction off the central islands rather than walking back toward the entrance.
From Terminal 2 exits, what is the exact walking route and distance to Bus Stop A2 (BER Airport bus area), including which level you must be on?
Walking distance is about 600–700 meters on Level E0 from Terminal 2 exits to Bus Stop A2 at Willy-Brandt-Platz in front of Terminal 1. The direct route is the sheltered corridor south from T2, then a left turn into the plaza/bus station area before you enter Terminal 1.
Exit Terminal 2 to landside on Level E0 through the main doors and follow the covered walkway south toward Terminal 1. As Terminal 1 comes into view, do not go inside; instead, veer left into Willy-Brandt-Platz where the central bus station bays are laid out. Confirm you’re in the correct zone by looking for the bay signage that includes “A2,” then match it against your bus line and direction.
What is the nearest large seating/waiting area that is not inside the tight gate cluster, and how far is it from the typical Terminal 2 gates?
The Terminal 1 Marketplace seating area (airside on Level E1) is the nearest large waiting zone with more space than the tight Terminal 2 gate cluster. Walking time is about 12–15 minutes each way from the typical Terminal 2 gate area (B30–B45) across the airside connector.
From the Terminal 2 airside plaza/gate corridor on E1, follow signs back toward Terminal 1’s main retail atrium and continue until you reach the broader Marketplace zones with more dispersed seating. The landmark confirmation is the shift from Terminal 2’s cooler, industrial finishes to Terminal 1’s warmer retail atrium layout and larger shopfronts. If your boarding requires bus gates (E0/E0Z), budget the full return walk plus the E1→E0 descent so you’re not caught far away when boarding is called.
