The Berlin Film Festival – the Berlinale – is an important event in the annual entertainment industry calendar, particularly for European cinema, and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. The 69th Berlinale will take place from February 7-17. Here’s what operators need to know to access Berlin’s business aviation gateway, Berlin Schönefeld Airport.
Berlin Schönefeld Airport (Flughafen Berlin Schoenefeld)
- IATA: SXF
- ICAO: EDDB
- Coordinates: 52.3733° N, 13.5064° E
- Elevation: 157ft (48m)
- Magnetic variation: 3.96E
- Fuel types: Jet A1
Operational Information
- Private flights require overflight and landings permits
- Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits
- There are no parking restrictions
- There are no significant NOTAMs
Immigration
Non-EU passengers
Some non-EU passport holders are allowed to enter and remain in the European Union for up to three months without a visa. It’s important to check whether your nationality is included in this category prior to your trip. If not, you will need to organize a visa prior to arrival in the EU.
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EU passengers
- A Passport or EU country ID allows for a stay of up to 90 days without a visa
EU crew
- A Passport or EU country ID and crew airline ID are required
Non-EU crew
- A Passport is required
- All crew members are required to be listed on a General Declaration and hold an airline identity card
Ground Transport
- The S-Bahn urban railway trains run to Berlin city centre every 10 minutes
- The Airport Express runs twice every hour from Berlin city centre to Schönefeld
- Airport Journey time from the main station, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, is 30 minutes
- Bus services also run from outside Terminal A
- All major car rental companies have bases at the airport
- Taxis are available outside Terminal A
Accommodation
Hotel near the airport:
- Holiday Inn
- Intercity Hotel
Hotels close to the event:
- Marriott Hotel
- Ritz Carlton
For more information on the Berlinale, visit the official website here
For support with your flight operations to Berlin, contact UAS