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SXF Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

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Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (SXF) serves Berlin, about 18 km southeast of Berlin. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASXF
ICAOEDDB
ServesBerlin
From centre18 km
Non-stop69
Airlines17
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation48 m

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The airport in numbers

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport — facts & history

We pulled Berlin-Schönefeld Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.2M passengers in 2020, against a peak of 13M in 2017.

Opened
1946
80 years ago
Passengers / year
3.2M
as of 2020
Peak traffic
13M
in 2017
Elevation
48 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
Passengers per year, 1991–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to Berlin

The airport is about 18 km southeast of Berlin, about 37 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €35–€56.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~26 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~37 min€35–€56
Private transfer~37 minfixed upfront
Car rental~37 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SXF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Leipzig140 km147 min€253–€402
Dresden149 km156 min€269–€428
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€35–€56 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Berlin ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

Non-stop flights to about 69 destinations, operated by 17 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: easyJet · Condor Flugdienst · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · Germania · Tunisair · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · TAP Portugal · Canadian Western Airlines · Israir

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Berlin-Schönefeld Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to the centre of Berlin?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 18 km southeast of Berlin, about 37 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to Berlin?
Roughly €35–€56 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to Berlin?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport?
About 69 destinations, including Tel-aviv, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Istanbul. 17 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Berlin-Schönefeld Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Berlin-Schönefeld Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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