Berlin new airport BER opening delayed?
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So it might even help to revitalize the good ol' Avro. Think Docklands.
The truth is that most of the airport infrastructure e.g. runways and aprons is all there at SXF. The terminal on the north side is I doubt at full capacity. Quite a lot of equipment is also already there (pushback trucks was mentioned somewhere). For some airlines I wonder if it would not be easier to keep at least some of the flights operating to SXF as originally planned. TXL is going to be a nightmare if the additional flights (LH and others) all try and squeeze in.
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Lufthansa wants payment for Berlin airport delay
Seems like the fightings started on this one.....
Story here....... Lufthansa wants payment for Berlin airport delay: Reuters « The Airport Informer
Story here....... Lufthansa wants payment for Berlin airport delay: Reuters « The Airport Informer
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I base myself on Ryanair's communication: 3 Jun - 4 Aug: Brandenburg Berlin Airport The operators of?
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Latest rumours: Opening not before 2013. More said to become available later today.
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now rumours that opening will be delayed until 2013.
welcome to berlin
obviously this airport-management consists of nothing but a bunch of incompetent idiots
welcome to berlin
obviously this airport-management consists of nothing but a bunch of incompetent idiots
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After some advice on this.
Flying Manc to Schoenfeld in late July.
EasyJet flight due to land at 10:25.
Need to get to Berlin Hbf by midday to get train.
How quick is it to get out of the airport and how good is the public transport to Berlin Hbf?
Flying Manc to Schoenfeld in late July.
EasyJet flight due to land at 10:25.
Need to get to Berlin Hbf by midday to get train.
How quick is it to get out of the airport and how good is the public transport to Berlin Hbf?
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The station is about a 5 - 8 min walk from the terminal, Trains to Berlin Hauptbahnhof take @30-40 minutes from memory.
Most of the trains are regional trains travelling via the airport station into Berlin.
My info is based on a visit 4 years ago, so has probably changed(and improved)
with the new airport development, will almost certainly be a web site you can access.
Most of the trains are regional trains travelling via the airport station into Berlin.
My info is based on a visit 4 years ago, so has probably changed(and improved)
with the new airport development, will almost certainly be a web site you can access.
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Should be the same today. But don't waste your time.
Try to hop on the red "Regionalexpress" double decker trains if one should be available. Same price but faster.
Try to hop on the red "Regionalexpress" double decker trains if one should be available. Same price but faster.
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The Deustche Bahn website is great for schedules. DB Bahn: bahn.de - Ihr Mobilittsportal fr Reisen, Bahn, Urlaub, Hotels, Stdtereisen und Mietwagen (Am I allowed to suggest this, mods??) . From memory the S9 from the the Flughafen Schoenefeld stop takes about 40 minutes to get to the HbF and goes regularly.
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Need to get to Berlin Hbf by midday to get train.
For a geek like me Berlin will now have two world class gateways - the new airport and the existing station.
Anyway, you just want transport, so here's two points:
1) Berlin Hbf is at the centre of the transport network, and routes from there follow a simple cross - N & S, E&W. However, you may be able to chance somewhere else if your train stops there - check stopping patterns on D-bahn.
2) Naturally, I'd like to say allow time to appreciate the marvel that the station is, but if you want to pass through quickly and have heavy luggage, allow time to get between platforms, especially between top and bottom decks. Lifts can get very crowded at busy times.
And finally, as D-bahn website has been mentioned, that is a great tool for rail travel across most of Europe, not just Germany.
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Thanks for the info everyone, much appreciated.
Went through the Hbf a few years ago having arrived there by train from Amsterdam and it is indeed a fine building.
I will take the advice and get either the RegionalExpress double decker or the S9 - whichever comes in first.
I am praying for no huge queues at passport control or where ever that will cause me to miss my train that I will have specific tickets for.
Also, just hand luggage so should be able to leg it through the station if necessary.
One last thing, is there a supermarket or place that sells food and drinks in the Hbf?
I do not remember and as I have a long train journey ahead I was hoping to grab a bit of food and drink in the station to have on the train (cheaper than buying from the on board restaurant coach).
Went through the Hbf a few years ago having arrived there by train from Amsterdam and it is indeed a fine building.
I will take the advice and get either the RegionalExpress double decker or the S9 - whichever comes in first.
I am praying for no huge queues at passport control or where ever that will cause me to miss my train that I will have specific tickets for.
Also, just hand luggage so should be able to leg it through the station if necessary.
One last thing, is there a supermarket or place that sells food and drinks in the Hbf?
I do not remember and as I have a long train journey ahead I was hoping to grab a bit of food and drink in the station to have on the train (cheaper than buying from the on board restaurant coach).
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One last thing, is there a supermarket or place that sells food and drinks in the Hbf?
I do not remember and as I have a long train journey ahead I was hoping to grab a bit of food and drink in the station to have on the train (cheaper than buying from the on board restaurant coach).
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Freiburg, southern Germany.
Wanted EasyJet to be flying Manc to Basel, but doesn't start until the autumn so flying Manc to Berlin, then ICE down to Freiburg.
Reasonable price and I really quite enjoy a few hours on a high quality German train wizzing through the countryside at top speed.
Wanted EasyJet to be flying Manc to Basel, but doesn't start until the autumn so flying Manc to Berlin, then ICE down to Freiburg.
Reasonable price and I really quite enjoy a few hours on a high quality German train wizzing through the countryside at top speed.
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Best I can find for a shops list is here:
» Hauptbahnhof - Berlin Guide in English
Couldn't see an obvious link on the DB "bahnhof" website but those long German words are never easy to break down without some serious study!
You'd have thought they'd have something more prominent, the Germans are probably second only to the Swiss for turning their stations into mega malls.
If there is one problem with the Hbf, it is that it was built in a relatively remote location, so you can't just nip outside and find a grocery store. Germany bakeries are usually pretty good places for snacks.
» Hauptbahnhof - Berlin Guide in English
Couldn't see an obvious link on the DB "bahnhof" website but those long German words are never easy to break down without some serious study!
You'd have thought they'd have something more prominent, the Germans are probably second only to the Swiss for turning their stations into mega malls.
If there is one problem with the Hbf, it is that it was built in a relatively remote location, so you can't just nip outside and find a grocery store. Germany bakeries are usually pretty good places for snacks.