Summer vacation on BER: 3.7 million passengers and new CT scanner!

Summer vacation on BER: 3.7 million passengers and new CT scanner!

The summer vacation is just around the corner and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport is preparing for a travel flow like never before. Between July 24 and September 12, 2025, over 3.7 million passengers are expected in the terminals, which corresponds to an increase of 100,000 passengers compared to the previous year. Aletta von Massenbach, the chairwoman of the management, assures that everything is done to master the wave of travel and keep the processes stable. "We have taken the necessary precautions to support our passengers in the best possible way," said Von Massenbach in a current report by Maz-online.de .

In preparation for the high number of passengers from the first day of the holiday, new CT scanners are installed in Terminal 1. These modern scanners, who go into operation from July 24, not only help to shorten the waiting times for the security controls considerably, but also offer the advantage that laptops and liquids can remain in the hand luggage. On August 13, four other CT scanners will be added, so that a total of eight security lines are equipped. In the south pavilion, all twelve security lines are already equipped with this technology, which has reduced the waiting time there to only two minutes, as the airport operators say.

efficient security controls

Responsibility for the air security controls on BER has been transferred to the airport company by the federal police since January 1, 2024. This makes BER in Frankfurt am Main the second German airport, which has taken on this responsibility. The entire renovation and the introduction of the new scanners are associated with costs between six and seven million euros, with each security line claiming around one million euros. With this measure, those responsible want to optimize the processes and significantly reduce waiting times for travelers. The security of passengers and employees has the highest priority, according to a report by berlin-airport.de .

Current estimates assume that the highest number of passengers will arrive at BER Airport, especially at the start of the holiday and on weekends, especially after the certificate edition and on July 25th. In one day, a maximum of 90,000 passengers can fly from BER. Goals such as Mallorca, Turkey, Spain, France and Italy are very popular among travelers.

Review of the aviation

The aviation industry has recovered surprisingly quickly after the Corona restrictions. In 2023, more than $ 650 billion was recorded in flight passenger traffic, which exceeds the pre-crisis level. While the German Lufthansa promoted around 123 million passengers in 2023, the Ryanair Group was the largest player in Europe with 169 million passengers, as the statisticians of Statista report.

Overall, Berlin Brandenburg Airport becomes a hotspot for travelers in summer who is well prepared to meet the high requirements during the holiday season. Make sure you keep an eye on possible waiting times and processes and enjoy your trip!