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TPO5 valid until 31 Dec 2026
In short
With evening-before check-in you drop off your luggage the night before your flight and only need to pass security on the day of departure. This mainly helps travellers with very early flights. Availability depends on the airline and the time window, and it takes place in Terminal 1.
How evening-before check-in works
Ideally you check in online, travel to BER the evening before, and drop your luggage at the designated desk area in Terminal 1. On the flight day you skip the check-in desk and go straight to security and the gate.
Requirements
You usually need a confirmed booking, online check-in and valid travel documents. Some airlines require a time window or a deadline until the next day. Special luggage may have different rules.
Participating airlines and possible times
| Airline (selection) | Evening-before window | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels and others) | approx. 17:00–19:30 | Terminal 1; up to 23 hrs before departure |
| easyJet | approx. 18:00–21:00 | Terminal 1; for flights until 09:30 the next day |
| Eurowings | approx. 18:00–20:00; Sat 14:00–16:00 | Terminal 1; for flights until 12:00 the next day; fee may apply at staffed desk; some flights excluded |
Airlines, windows and terms change. These details are guidance (as of July 2026) and do not replace checking with your airline and BER Airport.
Documents needed
Have your ID or passport, the boarding pass from online check-in and your booking details ready. For travel outside the Schengen area, also check the destination country's entry requirements.
Getting to BER the evening before
For the evening bag drop, a transfer with a fixed pickup time is convenient, especially with several suitcases. You go, drop the luggage and return, without worrying about parking or connections.
Return to Berlin
After the bag drop you head back into the city. Plan the return at the same time so the evening is not shaped by waiting.
Alternative: airport hotel
If you fly very early, an overnight stay near the airport can replace two trips. Then only a short distance lies between bag drop and departure. Whether it is worthwhile depends on your departure time and where you live.
Transfer on the actual flight day
Even with evening-before check-in you still need a way to the terminal on the flight day. Plan the pickup time as usual; only the check-in step is removed. See How early to arrive at BER?.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines offer evening-before check-in at BER? Among others the Lufthansa Group, easyJet and Eurowings. Windows differ and change; please check with the airline.
Do I need to check in online first? This is usually recommended or required, so you only drop luggage the evening before.
Is evening-before check-in worthwhile? Especially for very early flights and with luggage, as it eases the flight day.
Where does the bag drop take place? In Terminal 1, at the desk area designated by the airline.
How it works
Three steps to your transfer
Book your ride
Enter your pickup address or destination in the booking form.
Driver arrives
Your driver will be on time at the agreed time.
Get going
Get in and enjoy a stress-free ride via the fastest route.
Plan your trip to the evening-before check-in
Enter your pickup address, time, number of passengers and luggage in the booking form and plan the outward and return trip the evening before. Vehicle options and the total price appear before booking.
Plan a transfer for the evening-before bag drop.
Last updated: July 2026. Details on terminals, airlines and check-in times may change – please verify with your airline and BER Airport before travelling. Travel times are non-binding; no guarantee is given for traffic, waiting times or security screening.