Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF)
Facilities and Services
(Berlin, Germany DE)
Situated within Terminal A and Terminal B of Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) are all of the facilities and amenities that today's traveller has come to expect and appreciate. For that last-minute gift or simply a bite to eat, numerous shops, cafes and restaurants are to hand to meet your needs.
If you feel that you won't have enough time to use up your duty free allowance, then simply call ahead and pre-order your chosen items. When you arrive back at Berlin Schönefeld Airport to catch your flight you can collect your prepaid tax-free goodies from the Heinemann store. If you are a business traveller passing through SXF, then you will be able to use WLAN services to connect you laptop or Blackberry device to the high-speed Internet service available here.
Airport Information Desks
Holidaymakers should take advantage of the resident Tourist Information Berlin-Brandenburg centre within Terminal A. Open all through the week, from 07:00 to 22:00, staff can share there expert advice, organise accommodation and tickets for public transport, and explain about the Berlin Welcome Card and Potsdam Card sightseeing savings. There are also some traditional souvenirs and postcard here, as well as leaflets about city walks and guided tours.
Shops, Duty-Free and Retail Outlets
Berlin Schönefeld Airport has roughly a dozen or so shops clustered throughout both Terminal A and Terminal B. These include Berlin Berlin (a safe bet for souvenirs), Bon Voyage, Incoming Service and Sunglasses by Pfendt. To max out on your duty free allowance, pay a visit to the Heinemann shop, located just after the security checks.
Bars, Cafés and Restaurants
Passengers feeling hungry at Schönefeld will be able to choose between approximately ten different onsite eateries. Open 24 hours a day is the Marché Bistro, the Marché Bakery and the Mövenpick Arabica Bar. Burger King (05:30 to 21:00) is a staple for fast-food. while the Kilkenny Irish Pub (06:00 to 21:00) provides a pleasant spot to relax and enjoy a pint whilst you wait for you flight to be called. Alternatively, Cindy's (in Terminals B and D) is a set bet for hearty fare.
Currency Exchange, Communications and Banking Facilities
Onsite basic banking facilities include Berliner Bank and Deutsche Bank cashpoint machines, along with outlets of International Currency Exchange and Euro Change, in Terminal A's departures, arrivals and ground floor areas, where they are open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 22:00, and on Saturday and Sunday between 08:00 to 16:00. A post box is also available on the ground floor of Terminal A, with the mail being collected on a regular daily basis.
Disabled Facilities
Schönefeld Airport is fully physically accessible for travellers with mobility problems. Wheelchair users will be able to make use of ramps and lifts, and assistance for those with special needs can be arrange in advance, via the relevant airline.
Other Facilities
Tel: +49 (0)30 3439 7533 (lost property office)
Other facilities at SXF include an airline sales desk, baby changing rooms, luggage trolleys and luggage storage facilities. Also onsite is a first aid station, lost property facilities, a main airport meeting point, passport photograph booths, a quarantine area, a tax refund desk and veterinary facilities.
