Cheap Flights to Berlin Tegel Airport

Discover Berlin Tegel

Berlin Tegel Airport is the main airport in Berlin, with major airlines like Lufthansa and Qatar Airways using the airport. The airport has five terminals, with the main building in the airport comprising of Terminals A and B for majority of the arrivals and departures. In 2013, both Berlin’s Tegel and Schönefeld Airport welcomed more than 25 million passengers.

How to get around

There are a few ways from the airport to the Berlin and the journey typically takes less than 30 minutes by drive. One way is to take the taxi and a trip from the airport to the central train station in Berlin costs around NZD25.

Another option is to rent a car. There are a few car rental companies available at the airport. The airport is also well-connected with Berlin’s public transportation. There are a few bus, express bus and airport express train services.

Berlin boasts an extensive public transport system, which consists of S-Bahns, U-Bahns, trams and buses. Single, daily and even 7-day tickets are available for purchase to use Berlin’s public transport system.

A single ticket fare starts from less than NZD3 and children under six travel for free. You may also opt for the Berlin WelcomeCard for tourists. The card includes discounts on major attractions in Berlin, in addition to unlimited usage of the public transports. Tickets can be bought at ticketing machines at S- and U-Bahn stations.

Taxi services are also available, albeit an expensive alternative. For an eco-friendly option, rent a bicycle and explore the city. Berlin is a bicycle-friendly city.

What to see and do

Many places of attraction are located near each other in the city centre. If you are in transit for a few hours in Berlin, explore this splendid city filled with iconic and historical places.

Iconic landmarks in Berlin include the Brandenburg Gate. It stood as a division between East and West Germany during the cold war. There is also the famous Berlin Wall. The East Side Gallery is a 1.3km section of the wall featuring over 100 paintings after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990.

Explore Museum Island, located near the Spree river. This UNESCO world heritage site is home to five museums that contain many exhibits and sculptures.

Another to-go place is the Reichstag building. Visit the dome in the building and be greeted with a splendid view of Berlin’s cityscape.

Unwind at Unter den Linden (under the linden trees), Berlin’s most famous boulevard. Located in the vicinity are iconic buildings like Humboldt University, German Historical Museum and the Berlin Cathedral. Take a stroll through this boulevard.

Visit Alexanderplatz. Many famous landmarks such as Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall), Palast der Republik (East German parliament building) and Fernsehturm (TV Tower) are located in the vicinity. Head to the observatory deck at the Fernsehturm for a 360 degree view of the city.

Nature lovers can explore Grunewald forest, the largest forested area in the metropolitan city. Horseback ride, walk or bike through the forest. Enjoy the scenic views. Swim in clear freshwater lakes like Schlachtensee or Wannsee.

Visit Germany’s oldest zoo, Zoologischer Garten & Aquarium. It houses over 1000 species of wildlife, including endangered ones for breeding and research programmes to ensure their survival. Famous animals there include Knut the polar bears and Giant Pandas.