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THF Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport

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Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport (THF) serves Berlin, about 6 km south 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.

IATATHF
ICAOEDDI
ServesBerlin
From centre6 km
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation51 m

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The airport in numbers

Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 278,555 passengers in 2008, against a peak of 4.8M in 1973.

Opened
1923
103 years ago
Passengers / year
278,555
as of 2008
Peak traffic
4.8M
in 1973
Elevation
51 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Berliner Flughafen-Gesellschaft mbH
Passengers per year, 1923–2008

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport to Berlin

The airport is about 6 km south of Berlin, about 17 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: €14–€22.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min€14–€22
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From THF 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.)
Leipzig145 km152 min€262–€416
Dresden160 km168 min€289–€459
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€14–€22 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.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Berlin-Tempelhof International 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-Tempelhof International 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-Tempelhof International 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 6 km south of Berlin, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport to Berlin?
Roughly €14–€22 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Berlin-Tempelhof International 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-Tempelhof International 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-Tempelhof International 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.
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-Tempelhof International 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-Tempelhof International Airport's official site.
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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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