Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Berlin, Germany
Quick Facts
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is a Schengen Area airport in Berlin, Germany. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport BER
City Berlin
Country Germany
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code BER
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City Berlin
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Country Germany
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located in Berlin, Germany. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Berlin Brandenburg Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Germany.
Transit FAQs — Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Do I need a visa to transit through Berlin Brandenburg Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Berlin Brandenburg Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is in Germany, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Berlin during your layover.
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