UPDATE: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) Opening Postponed

As of moments ago, Berlin Brandenberg Airport has announced that they will be postponing the airport’s June 3^rd opening. VisitBerlin cites issues in fire protection protocol forcing the airport to push back their highly anticipated opening date.

Planning on flying into BER after June 3^rd? Flights bound for Brandenburg will be directed to Tegel and Schönefeld, as Tegel will remain open until Brandenburg becomes operational. Both AirBerlin and Lufthansa have confirmed that flights will be redirected to Tegel with minimal impact on travelers schedules.

New International Airport to Open in Berlin, Tegel Set to Close

On June 3^rd, Berlin’s main international airport, Berlin Tegel (TXL), is set to close to make way for Germany’s newest Flughäfen, Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

Berlin Brandenburg Airport will provide many new amenities, including the Berlin Brandenburg WelcomeCenter lounge, which will provide a location for potential meetings and presentations. The congress Hotels surrounding the airport will also provide an ideal venue for business functions and hospitality accommodations.

Located in Shönefeld, about 11 miles from the center of the nation’s capital, BER will provide suburban trains, bus lines, and underground lines directly linking the airport with the inner city of Berlin.

Among multiple new flight destinations, BER will be offering non-stop services to Los Angeles, Windhoek and Marseille.

More information can be found on the airports website here