Start summer vacation: 3.7 million travelers await the BER!
Start summer vacation: 3.7 million travelers await the BER!
Berlin, Deutschland - Summer has finally arrived in Berlin and Brandenburg! Today, on July 24, 2025, the great vacation fun for many: the summer vacation begins, and with it also a decent travel tour. At Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport, it is expected that around 3.7 million travelers will make the departure terminals unsafe during this holiday. That is about 100,000 more passengers than in the previous year, such as Tagesspiegel reported.
The first holidays are peppered with a rush of around 390,000 passengers, which are expected between July 23 and 27. With around 85,000 passengers in particular, the coming Friday will be the busiest day of the week, according to the operator. Also Zeit emphasizes that the main travel wave can be expected primarily from the northern and northeastern federal states, which on July 26th
preparations on BER
So that the rush runs smoothly, the airport company has set up a lot. A total of 20 control tracks in both terminals were upgraded with new CT security scanners that make it easier for passengers to bring their luggage through the controls faster-electrogers and liquids no longer have to be unpacked. In addition, travelers can book a time window online for their security control, which can significantly shorten the waiting times. rbb reports that the operators have inserted on relief teams and introduced face recognition at the check-in.
But there is not only positive news. Drivers in the region have to expect longer travel times and stagnant traffic on the highways. The main travel wave is announced for the weekend when many take to the streets to flee towards the Baltic Sea or other holiday regions. However, an optimism can be felt: The Berlin-Brandenburg transport association has increased its offer in the direction of the Baltic Sea, with additional trains on line RE3 between Berlin-Gesundbrunnen and Pasewalk, which will run from September 7th.
S-Bahn passengers watch out
The S-Bahn users will also have to reschedule in the coming weeks: Due to construction work, train traffic between Friedrichshagen and Wuhlheide will be completely stopped until August 5. Replacement traffic on buses is set up. From September 6th there will also be reduced clocks between Erkner and the city center.
With the current travel preparations and the onset of vacation time, it is only to be hoped that travelers can experience a lot of joy on their ways and enjoy the summer vacation carefree. Pack your suitcases and off to the sun! An exciting summer is ahead of us.
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