No scheduled passenger flight operates from Tegel Airport. The final flight left TXL on 8 November 2020, and its operating permit ended on 5 May 2021. Anyone flying from Berlin now needs accommodation with a suitable connection to BER.
Suggested hotels
For a flight from BER, these two hotels are right by Terminal 1.
Representative image: Steigenberger hotel in Hamburg (same brand, different location)
The site is being redeveloped as Berlin TXL. Plans include the Urban Tech Republic, a future campus of the Berlin University of Applied Sciences and the Schumacher Quarter. Timelines for projects of this scale may change. Use the official project sites rather than old completion dates or cost estimates.
Which hotel works for a BER flight?
For an early departure or late arrival, choose a terminal hotel or a property on a confirmed night connection. The VBB journey planner shows the route for the actual date and time. An old generic journey time or taxi estimate from Tegel is not a reliable booking criterion.
If your appointment is in northern Berlin, staying there may still make sense. Treat the transfer to BER as a separate journey and allow enough margin. See Getting to BER.
Frequently asked questions on this topic
Is Tegel Airport still open?
No. The final scheduled flight left TXL on 8 November 2020. Its operating permit ended on 5 May 2021. Current Berlin passenger flights use BER.
What is being developed on the Tegel site?
Plans include the Urban Tech Republic, a campus of the Berlin University of Applied Sciences and the Schumacher Quarter. Use official project sites for timelines, as older dates quickly become stale.
Where should I stay for a BER flight?
Choose a terminal hotel or a property on a connection confirmed for your actual departure time. Check the VBB journey planner and allow enough margin.