Dropping someone off at BER or collecting them after a flight? The forecourt works well for a brief stop: BER Airport currently allows the first ten minutes free on the forecourt levels by Terminal 1. If you want to wait for luggage, meet someone inside or take more time to say goodbye, plan to use a car park instead. Rules and prices can change, so check the airport's current information before travelling.

01The essential rules

  • Departures: Use the Terminal 1 departure-level forecourt (E1).
  • Arrivals: The arrival-level forecourt (E0) suits a short, pre-arranged pickup.
  • Terminal 2: It has no separate vehicle forecourt. BER recommends the Terminal 1 arrival-level area or car parks P7 and P8 for access to T2.
  • Ten free minutes: BER limits the free period to three entries per registration number within an eight-hour time window.

02Dropping off a departing passenger

Check the terminal and departure status using the booking or BER's flight information before setting off. Keep documents and bags ready. At the forecourt, unload and drive on. If you intend to accompany someone to check-in, ten minutes is unlikely to be enough. Choose a car park instead and check its location, height limit and tariff in advance.

Terminal 2 requires an additional walk from the Terminal 1 forecourt. Allow for that distance when travelling with children, heavy luggage or reduced mobility. The terminal shown for the specific flight matters more than any general advice about where to stop.

03Collecting someone after arrival

Landing time is not pickup time. Disembarking, passport control, baggage reclaim and walking to the exit can all take longer than expected. Agree on a precise meeting point and ask the passenger to message you once they have their bags and are ready to leave the terminal. Only then drive into the forecourt. Entering as soon as the aircraft lands often uses up the free period before the passenger appears.

If you want to welcome someone inside or wait through a delayed arrival, BER suggests car parks P3, P7 and P8. Compare their current online and walk-up rates. The forecourt is intended for short stays, not as a waiting area.

04What if you need more than ten minutes?

BER currently advertises a Kiss & Fly Deal for the first hour. It must be selected at the payment machine within ten minutes of entry. The airport quotes €17 instead of €23 without the deal (October 2026). Treat these figures as a dated reference, not a price guarantee. Check the latest BER parking rules and prices before relying on them. For an exit within the free period, number-plate recognition normally opens the barrier without a ticket.

05Own car, public transport or a pre-booked transfer?

Driving yourself works when the passenger and driver can coordinate closely and the onward journey is simple. A car park is less stressful when the arrival time is uncertain. Travellers without a driver should also check rail connections. A pre-booked transfer may suit families or groups with child seats or bulky bags who want an agreed pickup point. Compare the total price for your specific trip with parking costs and your own time; a transfer is not automatically the cheapest option.

06Before you travel

  1. Check the flight number, terminal and current arrival or departure status.
  2. Agree on the meeting point and how to contact each other; for arrivals, enter the forecourt only after baggage reclaim.
  3. For a longer stay, choose a car park and check its price and vehicle height limit.
  4. For a group, account for luggage and vehicle size; with a transfer, read the total fare and waiting-time terms.

For a driver pickup, see our BER meeting-point guide. You can also compare parking options at BER.

Updated October 2026. BER Airport sets parking rules and tariffs and may change them. Follow the latest official BER information and the signs on site.

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