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Berlin Tegel AirportCity/Region: Berlin
Airport Code: TXL
Full Airport Name: Berlin Tegel Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) north west of the center of Berlin.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 180 50 00 186.
Ground Transport: The most convenient and cost effective way to get to and from the airport is by bus. They connect with the subway and overground train stations. Taxis are readily available
outside the airport terminal, they take around 20 minutes to the city center.
Car Rental: Vehicle hire companies represented at the airport include Budget, Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, business centers and baby rooms. There are several shops, including duty-free, and a selection of restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; travelers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There are several long and short-term parking lots at the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.berlin-airport.de
Frankfurt AirportCity/Region: Frankfurt
Airport Code: FRA
Full Airport Name: Frankfurt Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south west of the center of Frankfurt.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 (0)69 6900.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.
Ground Transport: Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Many hotels provide a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Rail connections are excellent; the airport has a station beneath Terminal 1, from which trains depart regularly to central Frankfurt, 24 hours a day. There is also a long-distance train station open between 5am and midnight, accessible from Terminal 1, from which Intercity and Eurocity trains depart. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes.
Car Rental: Car hire companies represented in both terminals at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world; it even offers a casino. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business center offers Internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas. Disabled facilities are good; travelers with special needs should ideally contact their airline in advance.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.frankfurt-airport.com
Hamburg AirportCity/Region: Hamburg
Airport Code: HAM
Full Airport Name: Hamburg Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hamburg.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 (0)40 5075-0.
Ground Transport: The Airport Express runs frequent buses to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). The TRAVELPorter Airport transfer service provides a door-to-door service within the local area. Hamburg Bus Lines service the city center and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside all terminals, they take around 30 minutes to the city center.
Car Rental: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, National and Sixt are all represented in Terminal 2.
Airport Facilities: There are several restaurants, shops, bars and cafes throughout the airport, as well as banks, currency exchange and ATMs in Terminals 1 and 2. There is wireless Internet access in all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.ham.airport.de
Munich InternationalCity/Region: Munich
Airport Code: MUC
Full Airport Name: Munich International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) north east of the center of Munich.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 (0)89 975 00. Flight Information: +49 (0)89 975 213 13.
Ground Transport: Frequent commuter trains run by day and most of the night to various Munich stations, including the main stations for connections to major European cities. Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. It takes about 20 minutes by train and about 45 minutes by road to reach the city center.
Car Rental: Car hire companies represented include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: The airport has several restaurants and bars, duty free and other shops, shower facilities and a pharmacy. ATMs and currency exchange desks are available in Arrivals and Departures. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.munich-airport.de
Dusseldorf InternationalAirport Code: DUS
Full Airport Name: Dusseldorf International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) north of Dusseldorf.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 211 4210.
Ground Transport: There are plenty of transport options available at the airport, including taxis (which will cost around EUR20 to the city center), limousines, local buses, a Skytrain Shuttle Bus, and the fast and efficient S-Bahn.
Car Rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, National and Avis, among others.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, a laundry, dental practice, restaurants, cafés, snack-bars, Wireless Internet access and baby-changing facilities.
Car Parking: Long and short-term, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.duesseldorf-international.de
Cologne-Bonn AirportAirport Code: CGN
Full Airport Name: Cologne-Bonn Airport
Location: The airport is located eight miles (12km) southeast of Cologne and 10 miles (16km) north of Bonn.
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Phone Number: Tel: +49 (0)22 0340 4001.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are linked by a walkway.
Ground Transport: There are several transport options available, including taxis (which cost around EUR30 to Cologne and around EUR40 to Bonn), the local bus service, and the S-bahn.
Car Rental: Car rental agencies at the airport include Budget, National, Hertz, Avis and Alamo, among others.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, left luggage, a dry cleaning service, shops and restaurants.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.koeln-bonn-airport.de
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