Berlin Brandenburg Airport airport (BER)

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Lufthansa Check-in at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Lufthansa departs from Terminal T1 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Online check-in opens 23h before departure.

Lufthansa check-in rules at BER

Online check-in opens
23h before departure
Online check-in closes
60 min before
Bag-drop opens
2 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
45 minutes before departure
Counter location
T1 main hall (Lufthansa dedicated counters)
Self bag-drop
T1 self-service kiosks

Step-by-step at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the Lufthansa app or website 23 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal T1

    Lufthansa flights at BER depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at T1 main hall

    Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate T1 gates A–C (Schengen)

    Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.

Boarding Lufthansa at BER

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Business → HON Circle/Senator → Frequent Traveller → Group 4–6
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal T1 notes

  • Typical gates

    Lufthansa flights typically depart from gates T1 gates A–C (Schengen).

  • Walk time

    Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    T1 has Pretzel Bakery, Berlin food court, multiple Berlin-themed cafes. Strong food selection for a new airport.

  • Lounges

    Lufthansa Senator/Business Lounge T1 (Business + HON Circle + Star Alliance Gold). Modern facility opened with BER 2020.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. LH offers free children's meals on long-haul.

Known issues at BER with Lufthansa

BER replaced TXL

Problem: Some passengers still expect to fly to/from Tegel (TXL) — closed since 2020.

Solution: BER is now Berlin's only commercial airport. All Berlin flights operate from BER.

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Lufthansa routes from BER

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