Terminal 1, near Gate A20
Lounge Tempelhof
Its own passport control desk straight to the non-Schengen C gates, plus runway views and showers.
Tips
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Lounges (BER): Tegel vs Tempelhof Guide
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) has two lounges, both in Terminal 1 and both run by the airport: Lounge Tegel and Lounge Tempelhof. Anyone can buy a pass, whatever airline or ticket class, and both have a hot buffet catered by Feinkost Käfer, beer, wine and spirits, and showers. The choice comes down to where you're flying.
Quick answer
Tegel or Tempelhof?
For a non-Schengen flight (the UK, Ireland, Turkey or long-haul), choose Tempelhof: it has its own passport control at the exit, leading to the C gates. For a Schengen flight, Tegel is the cheaper pass and is closer to the B gates. Both can be booked online.
Terminal 1, near Gates B17–B18
Lounge Tegel
The cheaper pass for Schengen flights, with Paulaner on tap and a Käfer buffet.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare BER lounge passesThe airport also sells passes directly for about €48 (Tempelhof) and €36 (Tegel). Prices change with exchange rates, so confirm before you travel.
The two BER lounges
Both are after security in Terminal 1.
- Check lounge pass
Lounge Tempelhof
Day pass available
After security in the Schengen area, near Gate A20. Open 05:00 to 21:30 daily. A dedicated passport control desk at the lounge exit leads straight to the non-Schengen C gates, so you can skip the main queue. Floor-to-ceiling windows over the southern runway, a Käfer buffet (breakfast items in the morning, then soups, pasta and salads), a self-serve bar with beer, wine and spirits, halal and vegetarian options, showers and a prayer room. About $51 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 4 enter free.
- Check lounge pass
Lounge Tegel
Day pass available
After security in the Schengen area, across from Gates B17 and B18. Open 05:00 to 21:00 daily. A Käfer buffet with rotating hot dishes, soups and desserts, two Paulaner beer taps, wines, spirits and coffee, separate zones for dining, work and rest, a conference room, showers and a smoking area. About $41 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 3 enter free. Entry opens no earlier than 3.5 hours before departure.
Tip:Flying from Terminal 2?.Both lounges are in Terminal 1, and the airport lists no lounge in Terminal 2. If your flight leaves from Terminal 2, check with your airline whether you can reach Terminal 1's departure area before buying a pass.
Connecting through Frankfurt or Munich? Our Frankfurt guide covers FRA's lounges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lounges are at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?
Two, both in Terminal 1 and both run by the airport: Lounge Tegel near Gates B17 and B18, and Lounge Tempelhof near Gate A20.
Can I buy a lounge pass at BER?
Yes, for both lounges, whatever airline you fly. The airport sells passes for about €36 (Tegel) and €48 (Tempelhof), and 3-hour passes are also available online for about $41 and $51.
Which BER lounge is best for non-Schengen flights?
Lounge Tempelhof. It has a dedicated passport control desk at its exit that leads straight to the non-Schengen C gates.
Do Berlin Airport lounges have showers?
Yes. Both Lounge Tegel and Lounge Tempelhof have showers, subject to availability.
Do BER lounges serve alcohol?
Yes. Lounge Tegel has Paulaner on tap plus wine and spirits, and Lounge Tempelhof has a self-serve bar with beer, wine and spirits.
Bookable lounge passes
BER Airport Lounge Access