BER Airport Charging Stations

BER Airport charging stations are useful for passengers who need to charge phones, laptops, tablets, powerbanks, headphones, cameras or electric cars before or after a flight. At BER, “charging stations” can mean two different things: charging points for personal electronic devices inside the terminal and charging points for electric vehicles in airport parking areas.

This BER Airport Charging Stations guide explains where charging matters at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, including Terminal 1 work areas, gates A10/17, device charging, inductive charging, airport Wi-Fi, electronics accessories, powerbanks, EV charging in P3 and P54, parking, late arrivals, early departures, business travel, family travel, public transport, taxi and private transfers.

BER Airport charging stations at a glance

• Airport: Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt
• IATA code: BER
• Device charging: work areas in Terminal 1 near Gates A10/17 include charging connections and inductive charging
• Opening: the Terminal 1 work areas near Gates A10/17 are listed as open around the clock
• Electronics shop context: Capi in Terminal 1 Market Place offers travel electronics and accessories
• EV charging: P3 has 10 electric car charging points at Terminal 1 and 2
• Best rule: do not arrive with an empty phone if you need transfer, hotel or ride app access

What does charging station mean at BER?

At BER, charging station can mean phone or laptop charging inside the airport, a work area with sockets, a shop where you can buy a cable or adapter, or an electric car charging point in a car park. These are different use cases and should not be confused.

If you need to charge your phone before booking a ride app, contacting a driver or checking your hotel address, device charging matters. If you drive an electric car to the airport, EV charging and parking rules matter.

Phone charging at BER Airport

Phone charging is one of the most important practical needs at an airport. A low phone battery can affect boarding passes, hotel addresses, maps, train times, ride apps, transfer messages, payment apps and family contact.

Passengers should not rely only on finding an empty socket after landing. Bring a cable, adapter and powerbank, and keep enough battery for arrival and transport.

For mobile data planning, see BER Airport SIM Cards and BER Airport Wi-Fi Guide.

Terminal 1 work areas with charging

Terminal 1 has work areas near Gates A10/17 on Level E1. These work areas are designed with several workstations and charging connections for electronic devices. Compatible devices can also be charged inductively.

This is especially useful for business travellers, passengers with long waits, delayed flights, students, remote workers and travellers who need laptop or phone battery before boarding.

For Terminal 1 orientation, see BER Airport Terminal 1 Guide.

Charging near gates

Gate-area charging is useful because passengers can stay closer to boarding while charging a device. This is safer than walking far away from the gate during a delay, short connection or active boarding period.

If you use a gate-area workstation, keep your cable, device, passport and bag close. Do not leave a phone or laptop unattended while charging.

For departure planning, see BER Airport Departures Guide and BER Airport Gates Guide.

Charging before security

Before security, charging may be useful for passengers waiting for check-in, arrivals, people meeting travellers, or families who need time in the public area. However, landside charging should not become the reason you miss check-in, baggage drop or security.

If you are departing, complete the important airport steps before searching for a comfortable charging place.

For airport check-in planning, see BER Airport Check-in Guide and BER Airport Security Control.

Charging after security

After security is usually the better time to charge before departure because screening is already complete. Passengers can check gate information, use food areas, work areas or waiting zones, and keep track of boarding.

Do not let charging distract you from gate changes, boarding announcements or passport control for non-Schengen flights.

For post-security planning, see BER Airport Fast Track Guide and Passport Control at BER Airport.

Charging at Terminal 2

Terminal 2 has a smaller service footprint than Terminal 1. Passengers departing from Terminal 2 should not assume the same charging, food, shopping or work area options as Terminal 1.

If charging is important, arrive with enough battery and confirm whether you have time to use Terminal 1-side services before going to the gate.

For Terminal 2 planning, see BER Airport Terminal 2 Guide and BER Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2.

Inductive charging at BER

Inductive charging can be useful if your device supports wireless charging, but it should not be your only plan. Wireless charging can be slower than cable charging and depends on device compatibility and case thickness.

For reliable airport use, carry a cable. If you use wireless charging, stay with the device and keep boarding time in mind.

Laptop charging and mobile office

Laptop charging is important for business travellers, remote workers and passengers with long waiting time. Terminal 1 work areas are useful because they combine seating, work setup and device charging.

Before relying on laptop charging, check your plug type, adapter and cable. International travellers should bring a compatible European plug adapter.

For business passenger planning, see BER Airport Business Services Guide and BER Airport Transport for Business Travellers.

Charging cables and travel electronics

If you forget a cable, adapter or charger, airport electronics and travel shops may help. Terminal 1 has travel electronics shopping in the security area, but opening hours and stock can vary.

Do not wait until the last minute to buy a cable. If you need it for boarding pass, ride app or hotel access, solve the problem before leaving the terminal.

For shopping context, see BER Airport Shopping Guide and BER Airport Duty Free Guide.

Powerbanks at BER Airport

Powerbanks are the safest backup for travellers who need phone battery after arrival. They are especially useful for late arrivals, public transport, ride apps, hotel navigation and family contact.

Remember that powerbanks and spare lithium batteries normally belong in hand baggage, not checked luggage. Airline and safety rules can vary, so check your airline before travelling with large batteries.

For baggage planning, see BER Airport Baggage Claim Guide and BER Airport Transport with Luggage.

Charging during delays

Flight delays are one of the main reasons to look for charging. Passengers may need to contact hotels, drivers, family, business contacts or airlines while waiting for updates.

If your battery is low during a delay, charge early. Do not wait until boarding is announced or the gate changes.

For disruption planning, see BER Airport Flight Delays Guide and BER Airport Flight Status Guide.

Charging during cancellations

Flight cancellations can make a charged phone essential. You may need to rebook, contact the airline, arrange a hotel, change transfer plans or message family.

Keep battery for the practical steps first. Entertainment, video calls and streaming should wait until rebooking and transport are handled.

For cancellation planning, see BER Airport Flight Cancellations Guide.

Charging after late arrivals

After a late arrival, phone battery becomes critical. You may need maps, hotel check-in details, ride app access, taxi information, train times or transfer contact.

If you arrive late with low battery, use airport Wi-Fi and any available charging opportunity before leaving the terminal, especially if your hotel or pickup depends on phone contact.

For late arrival planning, see BER Airport Hotels for Late Arrivals, Late-Night Arrival at BER Airport and BER Airport Night Transport.

Charging before early flights

Before an early flight, charge devices the night before. Do not start the morning with a low battery if you need a boarding pass, taxi, train route or transfer contact.

If you stay at an airport hotel, charge phone, laptop, headphones and powerbank before sleeping.

For early travel planning, see BER Airport Hotels for Early Flights and BER Airport Early Morning Transport.

Charging and airport food areas

Food areas can be useful while waiting, but they are not always the best place to rely on charging. Passengers should not choose a restaurant only because they hope to find a socket nearby.

If charging is essential, first find a reliable work area or charging point, then decide whether food or coffee fits the remaining time.

For food planning, see BER Airport Food Guide, BER Airport Restaurants Guide, BER Airport Cafes Guide and BER Airport Bars.

Charging and airport hotels

Airport hotels are useful when a traveller arrives late with low battery or needs to work before an early flight. Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin and IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER are the main airport hotels in Airport City near Terminal 1.

If you stay at an airport hotel, use the room to fully charge all devices before continuing to Berlin, attending a meeting or flying the next day.

For hotel planning, see BER Airport Hotels Guide, BER Airport Business Hotels and BER Airport Luxury Hotels.

Charging for families

Families should keep at least one phone charged at all times. Parents may need boarding passes, child documents, hotel addresses, ride app access, food options, maps and emergency contact.

Children’s tablets and headphones can also drain battery, but the parent phone should remain the priority.

For family travel, see BER Airport Family Services Guide, BER Airport Family Hotels and BER Airport Transport with Children.

Charging for groups

Groups should not depend on one phone with low battery. At least two people should have working mobile data and enough battery for driver contact, hotel communication and route changes.

If a group waits at BER, agree on a meeting point before splitting up to find food, toilets, charging or shops.

For group movement, see BER Airport Transport for Groups.

Charging for business travellers

Business travellers need reliable charging for phones, laptops, tablets, headphones and backup batteries. A dead device can affect calendars, boarding passes, meeting documents, transfer contact, invoices and client communication.

Use work areas, airport Wi-Fi and a backup powerbank. For executive guests, send transfer and hotel details before the flight in case the phone battery becomes low after landing.

Charging and taxi from BER

Taxi does not require a charged phone in the same way as a ride app, but a phone is still useful for hotel address, route confirmation, translation, payment backup and contact.

The official taxi ranks are in front of Terminal 1 on Level E0. If your phone battery is almost empty, save the destination address offline before leaving the terminal.

For taxi planning, see BER Airport Taxi Rank Guide.

Charging and private transfer from BER

app-based ride services need a working phone. You need battery for booking, pickup instructions, driver messages, vehicle details and possible route changes.

If your battery is too low, charge before walking to the ride app pickup point or choose taxi or pre-arranged transfer instead.

For ride app planning, see BER Airport Taxi Rank Guide.

Charging and private transfer

A private transfer reduces the need to search for transport after landing, but phone battery is still useful for pickup messages, delay updates, hotel communication and emergency contact.

If your battery is low, save transfer details offline and confirm pickup before leaving the airport Wi-Fi zone.

For planned airport transport, see Airport Transfers from BER Airport, Transfer from BER Airport and Transfer to BER Airport.

Charging and train travel

The airport train station is under Terminal 1 on level U2. Phone battery is important for train times, platform information, route changes, ticket apps, hotel navigation and group contact.

If you plan to use train after arrival, check the route while still connected and charged enough for the journey.

For rail planning, see BER Airport Train Guide and BER Airport Train Station Guide.

Charging and public transport

Public transport after BER is easier with a charged phone because schedules, disruptions and walking routes can change. Airport Express, regional trains, S-Bahn and buses all require clear timing.

For late arrivals, do not leave the terminal with a nearly dead phone unless you have a printed route, offline map or pre-arranged transfer.

For public transport planning, see BER Airport Public Transport Guide, BER Airport Bus Guide, FEX Airport Express at BER Airport, BER Airport Regional Trains and BER Airport S-Bahn Guide.

Electric car charging at BER

BER also has charging points for electric cars in airport parking areas. P3 has 10 charging points at Terminal 1 and 2. P54 has 8 charging points at the former Terminal 5 area, with transfer to Terminal 1 and 2 by S-Bahn from Schönefeld station.

EV charging should be planned as part of parking. Do not assume a charging space can be reserved or will be free when you arrive. Always allow backup time.

For parking context, see BER Airport Parking Guide and BER Airport Hotels with Parking.

P3 charging points

P3 is the most relevant EV charging location for many passengers because it is at Terminal 1 and 2. It can be useful when dropping off, picking up or travelling from BER.

If you plan to use P3 charging, confirm parking access, payment, vehicle compatibility and walking route before arrival. Charging points can be occupied.

P54 charging points

P54 is at the former Terminal 5 area and is not the same as parking directly at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Travellers using P54 should include the S-Bahn transfer from Schönefeld station in their airport timing.

This can work for some parking plans, but it is not the simplest option for travellers with heavy luggage, children, tight flight timing or late-night arrivals.

Charging and car rental

Car rental and EV charging should be planned before arrival. If you rent an electric vehicle, check charging level, charging cable, return rules, parking access and whether the hotel has charging.

If you only need transport from BER to a hotel, private transfer or taxi may be simpler than renting and charging a car.

For rental planning, see BER Airport Car Rental Guide.

Charging and parking pickup

If someone is picking you up, a charged phone makes coordination easier after baggage claim and customs. If your phone is dead, the driver may enter a pickup area too early or wait in the wrong place.

Save pickup instructions offline and keep enough battery for a short call or message after landing.

For pickup and drop-off planning, see BER Airport Pick-up Areas, BER Airport Drop-off Areas and BER Airport Kiss & Fly Guide.

Charging and baggage claim

Baggage claim can drain phone battery because travellers check messages, flight status, hotel instructions and driver updates while waiting. If a bag is delayed, the phone becomes even more important.

Keep enough battery for baggage issues, lost luggage reports and transfer updates.

For baggage planning, see BER Airport Baggage Claim Guide and BER Airport Lost Luggage Guide.

Charging and passport control

Passport control can delay the time when you can message a driver or hotel. If your phone battery is low, wait until you reach the public area before using it heavily.

For non-Schengen arrivals, keep battery for translation, hotel address, pickup messages and onward transport after controls.

For border planning, see Passport Control at BER Airport and EES and ETIAS at BER Airport.

Charging and customs

Customs can affect pickup timing. If you need to update a driver, hotel or family member after customs, a charged phone is essential.

Do not use the last battery on entertainment before you have completed the arrival steps and confirmed transport.

For customs planning, see BER Airport Customs Guide.

Charging and payment

Payment apps, banking verification, ride apps, parking QR codes, hotel messages and train tickets may all depend on a charged phone. A dead phone can create problems even if you have money or cards.

Save important documents offline and keep a backup card or cash option where possible.

For money planning, see BER Airport ATMs Guide and BER Airport Currency Exchange Guide.

Charging and accessibility

Passengers with reduced mobility may depend on phone battery for assistance messages, transfer contact, hotel communication and route changes. Charging should be part of the accessibility plan.

If assistance is booked, save contact details offline and keep battery for essential communication.

For accessible travel, see BER Airport Accessibility Guide.

Charging mistakes to avoid

• Arriving with an almost empty phone.
• Assuming every gate has available charging.
• Forgetting a European plug adapter.
• Leaving a device unattended while charging.
• Using the last battery on entertainment before arranging transport.
• Depending on ride apps without battery backup.
• Assuming EV charging spaces are always free.
• Putting powerbanks in checked baggage without checking airline rules.

Best charging plan for BER

• Charge phone, laptop and powerbank before leaving home or hotel.
• Carry your own cable and European plug adapter.
• Use Terminal 1 work areas when you need reliable device charging before departure.
• Use airport Wi-Fi to reduce mobile data use while charging.
• Keep enough battery for arrival, hotel, transfer and payment.
• Plan EV charging with parking, not as a last-minute task.
• Save boarding pass, hotel address and transfer details offline.
• Use online booking if fixed airport transfer is safer than relying on a low-battery ride app.

FAQ

Are there phone charging stations at BER Airport?

Yes. Terminal 1 work areas near Gates A10/17 include charging connections for electronic devices and compatible inductive charging.

Can I charge my laptop at BER?

Yes, work areas can be useful for laptop charging, especially in Terminal 1 near selected gates. Bring your own charger and adapter.

Can I buy a charger or cable at BER?

Airport electronics shopping may help with travel electronics and accessories, but opening hours and stock can vary. Bring your own cable if charging is important.

Are there EV charging points at BER?

Yes. P3 has 10 charging points at Terminal 1 and 2, and P54 has 8 charging points at the former Terminal 5 area with S-Bahn transfer to Terminal 1 and 2.

Should I rely on charging at BER before booking private transfer?

No. If you need a ride app, arrive with enough battery or carry a powerbank. A pre-arranged transfer can be safer when phone battery is low.

Plan your BER charging and transfer before arrival

Charging at BER is easiest when phone battery, powerbank, Wi-Fi, hotel details and transport are planned before the flight. For travellers who prefer fixed pickup details, luggage space and door-to-door travel after arrival, use online booking to arrange a BER airport transfer in advance.