Berlin Schönefeld Airport (IATA: SXF, ICAO: EDDB) was the secondary international airport of Berlin, the capital of Germany. It was located 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Berlin near the town of Schönefeld in the state of Brandenburg and bordered Berlin's southern boundary. It was the smaller of the two airports in Berlin, after Berlin Tegel Airport, and served as a base for easyJet and Ryanair. In 2017, the airport handled 12.9 million passengers by serving mainly European metropolitan and leisure destinations. In the same year, the travel portal eDreams after evaluating 65,000 airport reviews ranked Berlin Schönefeld as the worst airport in the world.
Schönefeld Airport also was the major civil airport of East Germany (GDR) and the only airport of the former East Berlin. On 25 October 2020 the Schönefeld name and IATA code ceased to exist, marking its closure as an independent airport, with large parts of its infrastructure being incorporated into the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (IATA: BER, ICAO: EDDB) as its Terminal 5 with its sections renamed to K, L, M and Q.
Terminals
Berlin Schönefeld Airport had two terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal A was the main terminal for international flights, while Terminal B was used for domestic flights. Both terminals were connected by a common walkway, making it easy for passengers to move between them. The airport also had a number of facilities such as shops, restaurants, and lounges.
Transport
Berlin Schönefeld Airport was well connected to the city centre and other parts of Berlin. There were a number of bus and train services available from the airport to the city centre, as well as taxis and car rentals. The airport also had a number of car parks, making it easy for passengers to park their cars.
Amenities
Berlin Schönefeld Airport had a number of amenities for passengers, including shops, restaurants, and lounges. The airport also had a number of services such as ATMs, currency exchange, and Wi-Fi. There were also a number of hotels near the airport, making it easy for passengers to find accommodation.
Conclusion
Berlin Schönefeld Airport was an important hub for international and domestic flights in Germany. It was well connected to the city centre and other parts of Berlin, and had a number of amenities and services for passengers. On 25 October 2020 the Schönefeld name and IATA code ceased to exist, marking its closure as an independent airport, with large parts of its infrastructure being incorporated into the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (IATA: BER, ICAO: EDDB).