BER Airport family areas help parents and children move through the airport with less stress. The most useful family points are not only play areas. Families should also know how to use the Family Lane, buggy service, baby changing rooms, baggage claim areas, toilets, food options, hotels and transport with enough luggage space.
This guide explains the main family areas and child-friendly services at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. It covers Kids’ Corner, Kids TV Corner, Family Lane, borrowed buggies, baby changing rooms, stroller handling, security, baggage claim, food, hotels, public transport, taxi and private transfers.
Important: family services, locations, access rules and opening conditions can change. Always follow current airport signs and staff instructions, especially around security, baggage claim and boarding.
BER Airport family areas at a glance
- Kids’ Corner: play area in Terminal 1 security area, behind the Market Place, Level E1.
- Kids TV Corner: children’s waiting area in Terminal 1 baggage claim area near carousels A2 and A3, Level E0.
- Family Lane: Terminal 1 security control area 5 for travellers with children up to age 5.
- Buggy service: free borrowed buggies at stations in Terminals 1 and 2, subject to availability.
- Baby changing: useful before security, after security and before boarding.
Kids’ Corner in Terminal 1
The Kids’ Corner is a play area for children in the Terminal 1 security area. It is located behind the Market Place on Level E1. This makes it useful after security, when the family already has the most important departure step behind them.
Parents should still watch gate information and boarding time. A play area is helpful only when there is enough time to reach the gate calmly.
For Terminal 1 orientation, see BER Airport Terminal 1 Guide, BER Airport Map Guide and BER Airport Layout Guide.
Kids TV Corner in baggage claim
The Kids TV Corner is useful after arrival while waiting for baggage. It is in the Terminal 1 baggage claim area near carousels A2 and A3 on Level E0.
This can help children pass time during baggage waiting, but parents should keep control of luggage, documents and the baggage belt. If a suitcase is missing or damaged, report the problem before leaving the baggage claim area.
For arrival baggage, see BER Airport Baggage Claim Guide and BER Airport Lost Luggage Guide.
Family Lane at BER security
The BER Family Lane is located in Terminal 1 security control area 5. It is intended for travellers with children up to age 5, whether they travel with or without a pushchair.
This service can reduce stress at security, but families still need to prepare liquids, electronics, baby food, medicine, stroller items and hand baggage before reaching the control.
For security planning, see BER Airport Security Control, BER Airport Fast Track Guide and Liquids Rules at BER Airport.
Borrowed buggy service
BER offers a buggy service in Terminals 1 and 2 at multiple stations, subject to availability. A borrowed buggy can be useful after check-in or during terminal walking, especially when children are tired.
Do not build the whole airport plan around guaranteed buggy availability. Bring your own stroller plan and allow extra time if the family needs to walk between terminal areas.
For family airport services, see BER Airport Family Services Guide.
Baby changing rooms
Baby changing rooms are one of the most important family facilities at BER. Use them before boarding, before a long transfer, after arrival or before a hotel ride.
Keep diapers, wipes, baby food, spare clothes, medicine and a small changing kit in hand baggage. Do not pack essential baby items in checked baggage.
For baby facilities, see BER Airport Baby Changing Rooms and BER Airport with a Baby.
Family areas before departure
Before departure, families should follow a simple order: check terminal, check in, drop baggage, pass security, confirm gate, then use family areas, food or shops if time remains. This reduces the risk of rushing later.
Family areas are most useful after the main airport process is under control. Stopping too early can create stress if security waiting time or gate distance is longer than expected.
For departure preparation, see BER Airport Departures Guide, BER Airport Check-in Guide and How Early Should You Arrive at BER Airport?.
Family areas after arrival
After arrival, families usually need toilets, baggage claim, stroller collection, baby changing, food or transport. The Kids TV Corner in baggage claim can help while waiting for bags.
Do not order pickup based only on scheduled landing time. Families may need extra time for aircraft exit, baggage, stroller, toilets and walking.
For arrivals, see BER Airport Arrivals Guide, Late-Night Arrival at BER Airport and BER Airport Pick-up Areas.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 family planning
Terminal 1 is the main reference point for many family services. It includes security areas, Market Place, baggage claim, airport station access, taxi ranks, food options and hotel access.
Terminal 2 is close to Terminal 1, but families should still plan walking time. If arriving by train, the airport station is under Terminal 1 on Level U2, so Terminal 2 passengers need extra time from the station route.
For terminal planning, see BER Airport Terminal 2 Guide and BER Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2.
Strollers, buggies and oversized baggage
Stroller handling is one of the biggest family travel questions. Small travel buggies may sometimes go further in the airport process, while larger prams or buggies can require oversized baggage handling.
Families should check airline rules before travel day and ask at check-in how the stroller will be handled. If it must be checked, the borrowed buggy service may help after check-in if available.
For luggage planning, see BER Airport Transport with Luggage and BER Airport with Large Luggage.
Food and snacks near family areas
Food planning matters with children. Do not rely on buying everything at the last minute. Keep snacks and baby food in hand baggage, following security rules for liquids and baby products.
After security, food and cafe options can help families wait more comfortably if the gate is not yet boarding.
For food planning, see BER Airport Food Guide, BER Airport Restaurants Guide and BER Airport Cafes Guide.
Family hotels and transport
A hotel near BER can make family travel easier before an early flight or after a late arrival. It reduces long transfer time with tired children and makes the airport day more predictable.
Transport with children should be planned around luggage, stroller, child seats, time of day and final address. Public transport can work with light luggage and direct routes, but taxi or private transfer is often easier with several bags or tired children.
For hotel and transport planning, see BER Airport Family Hotels, BER Airport Hotels Guide, BER Airport Transport with Children, BER Airport Public Transport Guide, BER Airport Train Station Guide, BER Airport Taxi Rank Guide and BER Airport Taxi Rank Guide.
Private transfer for families
Private transfer is useful when families need child seats, fixed pickup time, luggage space, stroller space and a direct route from BER to hotel or home.
When booking, provide child age, child seat request, stroller, suitcase count, flight number, pickup terminal and final address.
For planned airport transport, see Airport Transfers from BER Airport, Transfer to BER Airport, Transfer from BER Airport and online booking.
FAQ
Is there a play area at BER Airport?
Yes. BER has a Kids’ Corner in the Terminal 1 security area behind the Market Place on Level E1.
Is there a family lane at BER security?
Yes. The Family Lane is in Terminal 1 security control area 5 and is intended for travellers with children up to age 5.
Can families borrow a buggy at BER?
Yes. BER offers a free buggy service at stations in Terminals 1 and 2, subject to availability.
What transport is best after using family areas?
With light luggage and a direct route, public transport can work. With children, stroller, bags or late arrival, taxi or private transfer is often easier.
Plan family areas and transfer together
BER Airport family areas are most useful when they are part of a complete plan: terminal, check-in, stroller, security, baby changing, play time, baggage claim, hotel and transport. For families who need child seats, luggage space and a direct route, use online booking to arrange a fixed BER airport transfer in advance.
