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Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL)

Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) north west of the centre of Berlin.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: Tel: +49 180 50 00 186.
Getting to the city: The most convenient and cost effective way to get to and from the airport is by bus. They connect with the subway and overground train stations. Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminals on both levels and cost around €15. The journey to Berlin takes around 20 minutes.
Car rental: Vehicle hire companies represented at the airport include Budget, Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are readily available outside the Berlin-Tegel Airport’s Terminal A1. A taxi to the centre of Berlin takes approximately 20 minutes and costs between €35 and €40. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Private hotel shuttle services to and from Berlin-Tegel Airport are also available.
Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, business centres and baby rooms. There are several shops, including duty-free, and a selection of restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; travellers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: There are a number of parking lots at Berlin Tegel Airport, all within easy walking distance of the terminal building. Short-term parking in parking lot Pk costs €0.50 for the first 15 minutes and €2.50 for every 15 minutes thereafter, up to a maximum daily charge of €140. P1 and P2 are medium-stay parking garages. Fees start at €4 for the first hour and go up to €29 for the day. Parking lot P5 is for long-stay parking. The first 20 minutes is free; thereafter it costs €3 for the first 30 minutes, €4 for the first hour, and €26 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.berlin-airport.de
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Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south west of the centre of Frankfurt.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: Tel: +49 (0)69 6900-66634.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.
Getting to the city: Frankfurt Airport has trains from two railway stations; the long-distance railway station is at the AIRail Terminal, and there is a local railway station for S-Bahn, regional and local trains at Terminal 1, Level 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2 via buses and the Sky Line. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Airline shuttles, including Lufthansa Airport Shuttle and Hahn Airport shuttle, depart from Terminal 1 outside Arrival Hall B. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes. Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented in both terminals at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: From Franfurt Airport taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the 8-mile (13km) drive to the city centre. Taxis are metered and prices are around €24 into town. Be careful of taxi drivers taking longer routes to increase the fare.
Facilities: Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world; it even offers a casino. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business centre offers Internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas. Disabled facilities are good; travellers with special needs should ideally contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Each terminal at Frankfurt International Airport has its own parking facility; 30 minutes costs €2.50, and charges are €4 per hour thereafter. Long-term parking is €25 per day, however the Holiday Parking lot starts at €23.50 per day and €64 per week and is connected to the terminals by a free shuttle services.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.frankfurt-airport.com
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Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hamburg.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: Tel: +49 (0)40 5075-0.
Getting to the city: The Airport Express runs frequent buses to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Hamburg Airport is accessible by S-Bahn which is a 25 minute journey from central station at a normal fare. Hamburg Bus Lines service the city centre and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside all terminals, they take around 30 minutes to the city centre.
Car rental: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, National and Sixt are all represented in Terminal 2.
Facilities: There are several restaurants, shops, bars and cafes throughout the airport, as well as banks, currency exchange and ATMs in Terminals 1 and 2. There is wireless Internet access in all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking is charged at €1 every 15 minutes up to €21 (P1 and P2) or €24 (P4 and P5) per day. Long-term parking is charged at €100 (P1 and P2), €60 (P8), or €70 (P9) per week, and €3 per day thereafter. Curbside drop-off parking is available for €1 every ten minutes.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.ham.airport.de
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Munich International Airport (MUC)

Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) north east of the centre of Munich.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: Tel: +49 (0)89 975 00. Flight Information: +49 (0)89 975 213 13.
Getting to the city: Frequent commuter trains run by day and most of the night to various Munich stations, including the main stations for connections to major European cities. Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. It takes about 20 minutes by train and about 45 minutes by road to reach the city centre.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. IsarFunk Taxizentrale operates services form Minuch airport. Tel: (089) 45 0540. The journey time to the city centre is approximately 45 minutes and costs around €35 to €55.
Facilities: The airport has several restaurants and bars, duty free and other shops, shower facilities and a pharmacy. ATMs and currency exchange desks are available in Arrivals and Departures. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.munich-airport.de
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Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) north of Dusseldorf.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts: Tel: +49 211 4210.
Getting to the city: There are plenty of transport options available at the airport, including taxis (which will cost around €20 to the city centre), limousines, local buses, a Skytrain Shuttle Bus, and the fast and efficient S-Bahn.
Car rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, National and Avis, among others.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, a laundry, dental practice, restaurants, cafés, snack-bars, Wireless Internet access and baby-changing facilities.
Parking: Short-term parking is located opposite the terminal areas in P1, P2, P3, P7 and P8, and charge €3.50 to €3.90 per hour. Long-term parking is €3.50 per hour up to €23.50 per day, while long-term savings parking is €39 for the first week and €10 per week thereafter. The cheapest parking is at the railway station, charging only €7 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.duesseldorf-international.de
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Cologne-Bonn Airport (CGN)

Location: The airport is located eight miles (12km) southeast of Cologne and 10 miles (16km) north of Bonn.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts: Tel: +49 (0)22 0340 4000.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are linked by a walkway.
Getting to the city: There are several transport options available, including taxis (which cost around €30 to Cologne and around €40 to Bonn), the local bus service, and the S-bahn.
Car rental: Car rental agencies at the airport include Budget, National, Hertz, Avis and Alamo, among others.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, left luggage, a dry cleaning service, shops and restaurants.
Parking: Parking at Cologne-Bonn Airport starts at a rate of €1.50 per 15 minutes in the short-term zone (maximum two hours), while Car Park 1 charges €4.50 per hour and Car Park 3 charges €3 per hour. Car park 2 is reserved for women and disabled passengers only.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.koeln-bonn-airport.de
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Stuttgart International Airport (STR)

Location: The airport is located 8 miles (13km) south of Stuttgart city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: +49 (0)1805 948-4444.
Transfer between terminals: All the terminals are within easy walking distance of one another.
Getting to the city: The airport is connected to central Stuttgart by commuter trains, both serving Stuttgart central station. There are several direct bus links to destinations in and around Stuttgart, as well as a 24-hour taxi service, both departing from outside Terminal 1.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Taxi fares for the 30-minute trip into town cost just €30. Taxis wait just outside each of the terminals.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include two banks, ATMs and bureaux de changes. There are restaurants, bars and fast food outlets, a variety of shops, including duty free shops and wireless Internet access available throughout the terminal building.
Parking: There are many parking options available at Stuttgart Airport. Parking charges range from €2.50-7.00 for the first hour and go up to €18-27 for 12-24 hours.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.stuttgart-airport.com
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Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF)

Location: The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from Berlin's city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: +49 180 5000 186
Transfer between terminals: Although the airport has four terminals (A, B, C and D) the airside part of the concourse is all joined so the terminals are only important when checking in. Terminal C is only used on special occasions and the rest of the terminals are within easy walking distance of one another.
Getting to the city: Train: The airport express train station is a short (400 metre) walk, along a covered footpath, from Terminal A. The Airport Express train takes just half an hour to reach the main railway station in Berlin, known as Hauptbahnhof. The train tickets use the same ticketing system as the buses in Berlin. Passengers need to pick how many zones they will be travelling through and the ticket price is adjusted accordingly. A trip from Schönefeld Airport to central Berlin will cost €2.10. The Airport Express Train is the fastest train from the airport into the city. It runs every 30 minutes, from 5am until 11pm. S-bahn trains are also available from the airport station, but they are slightly slower than the express train. Taxis: Taxis can be found on both the lower and upper levels, but mainly on the lower level outside Terminal A. The trip into central Berlin takes between 20 and 30 minutes and generally costs about €15. Bus: Taking a bus from Schönefeld Airport into Berlin is the best way to get into town. Fares are determined according to the number of zones you pass through in order to arrive at your destination. There are two zones (zones A and B) between Schönefeld and central Berlin. Tickets into town cost €2.10 and they can either be bought at the ticket vending machine inside the terminal or on the bus. The express airport buses (BCG) run the most frequently and are generally the best buses to catch between the airport and central Berlin. BCG Jet Express Bus No. X9 as well as BVG Jet Express TXL Bus and BVG buses No. 109 and No. 128 all make the trip from the airport into Berlin. During the week buses tend to run between 4:30am and 12:30am at 30-minute intervals with more buses during the peak hours of the day. On weekends buses run less frequently.
Car rental: Renting a car is a great way to explore Berlin and the surrounding countryside. Car rental operators at Berlin Schönefeld Airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt; or why not hire a motor home from Motorhomes CC-Mobile? The rental operator's desks are in front of Terminal A in the pavilion.
Airport Taxis: Taxis: Taxis can be found on both the lower and upper levels, but mainly on the lower level outside Terminal A. The trip into central Berlin takes between 20 and 30 minutes and generally costs about €15.
Facilities: Money and communications: Schönefeld Airport is well equipped with ATMs, banks, a post office and money exchange facility. Luggage: The lost and found desk is easy to find and is located in Terminal A on the ground floor. A baggage storage facility is available in parking garage P4 at a cost of €2 per day for small bags and €4 per day for larger bags. Conference and business: The airport lounges, particularly the Hugo-Junkers Lounge, have fax, Internet, photocopying and printing services. For businesspeople wishing to make use of conference facilities, head to the Airport Conference Centre Berlin Schönefeld, which is located 0.6 miles (1km) from the terminal. The conference centre can also be booked via the airport's website. Other facilities: The tourist information office is a great place to start your trip to Berlin. The Schönefeld Airport also has VIP services and lounges as well as baby changing room facilities and wheelchair access. WiFi: Wi-fi is available throughout the airport. Costs vary depending upon which service provider you prefer. Simply open your browser and the airport's wireless webpage will load and give you the service provider options. Many of the airline lounges offer free wi-fi access. Information: The airport's information desk is located in Terminal A on the ground floor. The staff is friendly and speaks German and English. There is also a tourist information desk located on the same floor with multilingual staff and pamphlets outlining major tourist attractions and events in Berlin. The information desk staff is also great when it comes to dispensing information about the best routes to and from the airport into central Berlin. Shopping: A well-stocked duty-free shop is not all the Schönefeld Airport has to offer in terms of shopping. The airport has a modest number of souvenir shops as well a couple of outlets selling sunglasses, clothing and fashion accessories. Food and Drink: Whether it's coffee, a burger or a pint of Guinness, the Schönefeld Airport has something to tickle all taste buds. Terminal A has the largest variety of food and drink outlets including an Irish pub, a small 24-hour bakery, a Burger King and a couple of restaurants serving German food. There is a Segafredo coffee outlet in front of Terminal D and a bistro in the departures area. Terminal B's options are slim with the only restaurant available being a small diner.
Parking: Short-term parking at Schönefeld Airport costs €3 per 20 minutes, up to a maximum charge of €60 per day. The cheapest parking garage at the airport is P6, which is reserved for long-term parking. The first hour costs €8, but it is only €19 for 24 hours.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.berlin-airport.de/EN/index2.php
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Dresden International Airport (DRS)

Location: 6 miles (10km) from downtown Dresden
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Parking: There is parking outside the entrance, however cars may only park for up to two hours. Short-term and long-term parking is available in a multilevel garage connected to the terminal via covered walkways.
Website: www.dresden-airport.de/en/
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Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)

Location: 75 miles (120km) from Frankfurt
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Parking: The Comfort lot (closest to the terminal) charges €2.50 per hour, €18 per day and €95 per week. The Quality lot is €2 per hour, €7 per day and €40 per week. The Smart lot is €2, €5.50 per day and €33 per week; while the Low-cost lot is €2 per hour, €3.50 per day or €24.50 per week. All lots are connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.
Website: www.hahn-airport.de
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Hannover-Langenhagen Airport (HAJ)

Location: The airport is located seven miles (11km) north of Hanover.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Parking: Parking is charged at €4 for the first hour up to €19 for the first day, €32 for two days, and €40 for three days.
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Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

Location: The airport is located nine miles (14km) north of central Leipzig and 12 miles (20km) south of Halle.
Parking: Parking at Leipzig/Halle Airport starts at €5 for two hours and €2 per hour thereafter. Daily rates start at €20, and reduce the longer you park. All car parks are serviced by a free shuttle to the terminal building.
Website: www.leipzig-halle-airport.de
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