Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)

Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is located 5 miles northwest of Berlin. It will be replaced by the new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport in 2012.

To/From the Airport: Jet Express buses connect the airport to the Berlin subway and Zoologischer Garten Station, and selected areas in the city. Six car rental agencies are represented at the airport. Taxis and limousines are also available upon request.

Features: Car parking, information desks, flight information tracking system service, travel agencies, transportation information center, observation deck, meeting point, bank, ATMs, currency exchange, wireless internet access, snack bars, fast food outlets, confectionary shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, duty free outlets, gift shops, fashion and accessories boutiques, bookstores, newsstands, lost & found, left-baggage service, disabled facilities, lounges, first aid station, pharmacy, diaper changing facilities, VIP service providers, business center and meeting rooms are available.

Contact(s): +49 (0180) 500-0186

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