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Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) northwest of the centre of Berlin.

Getting to the city

The most convenient and cost effective way to get to and from the airport is by bus. Buses connect with the subway and overground train stations. Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminals on both levels.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Vehicle hire companies represented at the airport include Budget, Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside airport terminals A, C, and E. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Private hotel shuttle services to and from Berlin-Tegel Airport are also available.

Transfer between terminals

The airport terminals are all connected by walkways.

Facilities

Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, business centres and baby rooms. There are several shops, including duty-free, and a selection of restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; travellers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

There are a number of parking lots at Berlin-Tegel Airport, all within easy walking distance of the terminal building.

www.berlin-airport.de

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of the centre of Frankfurt.

Getting to the city

Frankfurt Airport has trains from two railway stations: the long-distance railway station is at the AIRail Terminal; and there is a local railway station for S-Bahn, regional, and local trains in Terminal 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2; tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Various shuttles also operate from the airport, some run by airlines.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.

Airport Taxis

Taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the eight mile (13km) drive to the city centre. Taxis are metered.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.

Facilities

Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business centre offers internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas.

Parking

Each terminal at Frankfurt International Airport has its own parking facility. The more distant parking lots are connected to the terminals by free shuttle services.

www.frankfurt-airport.com

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) north of central Hamburg.

Getting to the city

Hamburg Airport is accessible by S-Bahn which takes 25 minutes to get from the airport to central Hamburg. Buses service the city centre and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside both terminals; they take around 30 minutes to get to the city centre.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt, among others, are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside both terminals. They take around 30 minutes to get to the city centre.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are connected and both can be explored on foot.

Facilities

There are several restaurants, shops, bars and cafes throughout the airport, as well as banks, currency exchange and ATMs in Terminals 1 and 2. There is wifi access in all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

The airport provides short- and long-term parking.

www.ham.airport.de

Munich International (MUC)

Location

The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) northeast of the centre of Munich.

Getting to the city

Frequent commuter trains run by day and most of the night to various Munich stations, including the main stations for connections to major European cities. The airport train station is just outside the terminals. Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. It takes about 20 minutes by train and about 45 minutes by road to reach the city centre.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car hire companies represented include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from both terminals. The journey time to the city centre is approximately 45 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

The Airport Shuttle Bus travels between the two terminals.

Facilities

The airport has several restaurants and bars, duty-free and other shops, shower facilities and a pharmacy. ATMs and currency exchange desks are available in Arrivals and Departures.

Parking

The airport has short- and long-term parking, and there are drop-off zones where parking is free for the first 10 minutes.

www.munich-airport.de

Dusseldorf International (DUS)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) north of Dusseldorf.

Getting to the city

There are plenty of transport options available at the airport, including taxis, limousines, local buses, a Skytrain Shuttle Bus, and the fast and efficient S-Bahn.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget and Avis, among others.

Airport Taxis

Designated airport taxis are available from Arrivals and Departures.

Transfer between terminals

The airport terminals are connected by one central spine and are located in one building, each within walking distance of the others.

Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs and banks, dental and medical facilities, a pharmacy, laundry services, baby-changing rooms, airport hotels, a petrol station, a tax refund counter, baggage storage facilities, meeting rooms, pastoral services, VIP lounges, conference facilities, and a number of shopping and dining options.

Parking

Short-term parking is available within walking distance of the terminal, while long-term parking is serviced by a free shuttle. Short-term parking is located opposite the terminal and charges about €4.50 per hour. Long-term parking costs between €24 and €39 per day, depending on the parking lot.

www.dus.com

Cologne-Bonn Airport (CGN)

Location

The airport is located eight miles (12km) southeast of Cologne and 10 miles (16km) north of Bonn.

Getting to the city

There are several transport options available, including taxis, the local bus service, and the S-bahn.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental agencies at the airport include Hertz, Avis and Europcar, among others.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminal.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals are linked by a walkway.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include ATMs, left luggage, shops and restaurants.

Parking

The airport has more than 12,500 parking spaces for guests. As soon as guests arrive, the car park guidance system will inform them about free parking spaces and will show them the shortest route. This applies whether they want to use the multi-storey car parks P1 to P3 near the terminal, or the north car park, which also caters for large vehicles.

www.koeln-bonn-airport.de

Stuttgart Airport (STR)

Location

The airport is located eight miles (13km) south of Stuttgart city centre.

Getting to the city

The airport is connected to central Stuttgart by S-Bahn lines S2 and S3. In addition to the train service, there are several direct bus links to destinations in and around Stuttgart, as well as a 24-hour taxi service.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminals and the trip to central Stuttgart takes about 30 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

All the terminals are within easy walking distance of one another.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. There are restaurants, bars and fast food outlets, a variety of shops including duty-free, and wifi access.

Parking

There are short- and long-term parking options available at Stuttgart Airport and parking can be reserved in advance.

www.flughafen-stuttgart.de

Dresden International Airport (DRS)

Location

6 miles (10km) from downtown Dresden

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).

Parking

There is parking outside the entrance, however cars may only park for up to two hours. Short-term and long-term parking is available in a multilevel garage connected to the terminal via covered walkways.

www.dresden-airport.de/en/

Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)

Location

75 miles (120km) from Frankfurt

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).

Parking

All lots are connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.

www.hahn-airport.de

Hannover Airport (HAJ)

Location

The airport is located seven miles (11km) north of Hannover.

Getting to the city

The S5 Hannover Airport Line runs to Hannover Central Station every 30 minutes between 3:35am and 1am. The 470 bus departs several times per hour for the Langenhagen Zentrum station from the stop between the Maritim Airport Hotel and Car Park 3. Several shuttle services are also available.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies operating from the airport include AVIS, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxi ranks are located in front of the terminal exits on the arrivals level. The trip to the city centre takes about 20 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

The three terminals are all connected and can be explored on foot.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include a lost and found, left luggage facilities, a tax-refund desk, bureaux de change, religious counselling facilities, executive lounges and VIP services, and a variety of shopping and dining options.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

www.hannover-airport.de

Nuremberg Airport (NUE)

Location

Nuremberg Airport is located about three miles (5km) from central Nuremberg.

Getting to the city

The U2 subway line runs to central Nuremburg in about 12 minutes. A bus stop is located in front of the Departures Terminal. Intercity buses run to Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Dortmund three to six times per day.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Cars can be hired from the Rental Car Centre in the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. The drive to central Nuremberg takes about 20 minutes.

Facilities

The airport offers souvenir and duty-free shopping, several restaurants and bars, ATMs and currency exchange services, executive lounges, and a tax refund desk.

Parking

Parking at Nuremburg Airport costs €3 for the first 30 minutes, €4 for an hour, and about €2 for each additional hour up to €25 for one day and €45 for two days.

www.airport-nuernberg.de

Bremen Airport (BRE)

Location

Bremen Airport is located about two miles (3.5km) south of Bremen, Germany.

Getting to the city

The No. 6 tram is a convenient way to get into Bremen as it connects the airport to the main railway and bus stations; trams operate regularly during rush hour. Buses are available to Bremen, and operate several times per day.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Several car hire agencies operate from the airport including Enterprise, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Recommended companies include Roland Taxi and Tours Bremen.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are all within walking distance.

Facilities

The main terminal building features several shops and restaurants, and other facilities such as banks and ATMs, and a taxi desk.

Parking

There is a multilevel car park opposite Terminals 1-3. Section P1 offers short-term parking starting at €3.20 for the first hour, and there are a limited number of spaces for drop-offs and collections in front of each terminal for €1, with a maximum stay of 20 minutes. Long-term parking is available in section P1 starting at €49.90 for two days and €87.20 for one week; long-term rates in P2 are slightly lower. There are dedicated women's parking spaces on each level.

www.airport-bremen.de

Airports in Germany

Berlin-Tegel Airport

Frankfurt International Airport

Hamburg Airport

Munich International

Dusseldorf International

Cologne-Bonn Airport

Stuttgart Airport

Dresden International Airport

Frankfurt Hahn Airport

Hannover Airport

Nuremberg Airport

Bremen Airport