Private Charter to Berlin

Berlin attracts corporate travellers, government delegations, investors, creative teams and passengers attending exhibitions, conferences, cultural programmes and private events.

A private charter to Berlin can provide greater control over departure time, passenger group, baggage, and a wider European itinerary. The journey must still be planned around airport slots, parking, ground handling, German entry requirements, night restrictions and the transfer into the city.

Unlike destinations such as London or Paris, Berlin does not require a comparison between several major business-aviation airports.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the city’s principal commercial and private-aviation gateway. Tegel Airport is closed, while the former Schönefeld operation was incorporated into BER. Since November 2020, the capital region’s flight operations have been concentrated at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Through its private charter services, ASM Charter coordinates the enquiry, itinerary review, aircraft proposal and passenger arrangements around the complete journey.

Information verified: 6 August 2026.
Airport slots, parking, handling, border arrangements, night restrictions and current operational procedures must be reconfirmed for each movement.

Which airport should a private charter use in Berlin?

For most international business and personal charter journeys, the answer is Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Tegel should not be included as an active charter option. The former Schönefeld Airport should also not be treated as a separate airport because its facilities became part of the wider Berlin Brandenburg development.

Airport	IATA / ICAO	Ground transfer to central Berlin	GA terminal or FBO	Slot, PPR and night-operation notes
Berlin Brandenburg Airport	BER / EDDB	Allow approximately 30–45 minutes by road to Mitte, Potsdamer Platz and central business areas. The transfer can be longer during peak traffic.	A dedicated General Aviation Terminal is located in Service Area North near Terminal 1. ExecuJet operates an FBO within the GAT.	BER is a Level 3 coordinated airport, so an airport slot is required for general and business aviation. Handling and parking confirmation are separate from the slot. A night-flight ban applies between 00:00 and 05:00, with additional restrictions from 23:00 to 00:00 and 05:00 to 06:00.

Berlin Airport’s official information confirms that the General Aviation Terminal is operated in Service Area North by the airport’s contracted business-aviation service provider. ExecuJet also operates an FBO within the GAT, providing passenger and crew facilities together with handling, fuel, catering, ground transport and slot-coordination support.

Airport Coordination Germany lists BER as a Level 3 airport for general and business aviation. Slot requests are submitted using the GCR format through the German airport coordinator.

The airport’s published night-flight rules prohibit regular movements between midnight and 05:00. Additional controls apply during the adjoining shoulder periods. A handler or FBO being available outside normal hours does not override the airport’s movement restrictions.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport and the city

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located southeast of the city.

A road transfer to Potsdamer Platz, Mitte or other central districts should generally be planned at approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic and the passenger’s exact destination.

Possible destinations after landing include:

• Mitte
• Potsdamer Platz
• Friedrichstraße
• Alexanderplatz
• Tiergarten
• Kurfürstendamm
• Charlottenburg
• Berlin government district
• Messe Berlin
• Potsdam and surrounding Brandenburg locations

Passengers travelling to City West, Potsdam or locations outside central Berlin should provide the exact hotel, office, venue or residence when requesting the charter.

Berlin also has a direct rail connection from BER to Potsdamer Platz and Berlin Central Station. Although charter passengers commonly use pre-arranged vehicles, the rail connection can provide a contingency option where road traffic is unusually heavy. Current airport transport information lists travel times of approximately 19 minutes to Potsdamer Platz and 23 minutes to Berlin Central Station by Airport Express.

General Aviation Terminal at BER

Private and business-aviation passengers are normally processed through the General Aviation Terminal rather than the main scheduled-airline passenger flow.

Depending on the origin and nature of the flight, arrangements may include:

• Passenger reception
• Security procedures
• Passport and border control
• Customs coordination
• Baggage handling
• Passenger and crew transport
• Catering delivery
• Aircraft servicing
• Fuel coordination
• Parking
• Crew facilities
• Chauffeur access

The final passenger process depends on whether the flight is arriving from within or outside the Schengen area, the passengers’ documentation and the handling arrangement confirmed for the movement.

The presence of a General Aviation Terminal should not be presented as a guarantee of a fixed passenger-processing time. Border controls, customs requirements, passenger documentation, baggage and simultaneous aircraft movements can affect the process.

For operator-focused airport information, review the Berlin Brandenburg Airport operational guide.

Airport slots in Berlin

An airport slot is one of the main operational requirements for a private charter to Berlin.

BER is a Level 3 coordinated airport. This means aircraft movements require an allocated arrival and departure time from Airport Coordination Germany.

General and business-aviation slot requests are normally submitted in GCR format. The slot should be coordinated with the proposed schedule, handling arrangement and aircraft parking plan.

An airport slot does not by itself confirm:

• Aircraft parking
• Ground-handling acceptance
• General Aviation Terminal arrangements
• Border or customs attendance
• Operator permission
• Fuel
• Catering
• Ground transport
• An extension outside the permitted operating period

Each requirement must be checked separately.

Where a passenger changes the requested departure time, the aircraft may require a revised slot rather than simply departing whenever the passenger is ready.

This is particularly important during:

• Major trade fairs
• Government meetings
• Political events
• Film and cultural programmes
• Large sporting events
• Public holidays
• School holiday periods
• Periods of restricted parking
• Weather disruption

A flexible passenger schedule can provide more options where the preferred slot is unavailable.

PPR and handling confirmation

PPR and an airport slot are not the same approval.

Public slot guidance for BER focuses on the Level 3 airport-slot requirement. However, the proposed movement still requires acceptance from the appointed handler or FBO, together with confirmation of parking and the services required by the aircraft and passengers.

Any movement-specific permission, parking restriction or special operating condition should be checked for the proposed date.

The charter should therefore not be treated as confirmed on the basis of a slot alone.

ASM Charter works with the relevant operator and operational teams to confirm that the airport, aircraft, schedule and supporting services can operate together.

Night restrictions at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Berlin’s night-flight restrictions can directly affect private charter scheduling.

A night-flight ban applies between 00:00 and 05:00. Additional restrictions apply between 23:00 and midnight and between 05:00 and 06:00.

This means a late-evening journey should be planned with sufficient time for:

• The confirmed arrival or departure slot
• Taxi and ground movement
• Air traffic delays
• Weather
• Passenger-reporting time
• Baggage loading
• Border and customs procedures
• Any schedule change at the departure airport

A flight planned close to the restricted period may require an earlier departure, a revised slot or another operational solution.

Special permissions and exemptions should never be assumed. They apply only in defined circumstances and remain subject to the relevant authorities and airport procedures.

Typical flight time to Berlin

Indicative block-time ranges include:

Route	Indicative block time
Dubai to Berlin	Approximately 6½–7½ hours
London to Berlin	Approximately 1½–2 hours

Berlin Airport publishes a scheduled Dubai–Berlin route time of approximately 7 hours 10 minutes. For private charter planning, the actual block time must be reviewed against the selected Dubai airport, routing, aircraft, winds and current airspace conditions.

A private flight between London and Berlin can generally be planned at approximately 1½–2 hours, depending on the London airport, aircraft, assigned routing and air traffic conditions.

These ranges are provided for early itinerary planning only.

The actual duration can be affected by:

• Departure airport
• Airport slot
• Assigned routing
• Wind
• Airspace restrictions
• Aircraft performance
• Passenger and baggage load
• Fuel requirements
• Air traffic conditions
• Taxi time
• Departure and arrival procedures

Whether a longer route can be operated nonstop must be confirmed by the relevant aircraft operator.

Private charter for business travel to Berlin

Berlin is an important destination for government, corporate, technology, media, professional-services and international project travel.

A business charter may involve:

• Senior executives
• Board members
• Government or diplomatic delegations
• Investors
• Project teams
• Professional advisers
• Media and production personnel
• Technical specialists
• Exhibition teams
• Multi-company delegations

The charter can be structured around:

• A single meeting
• Same-day or overnight travel
• A multi-day programme
• Several European cities
• A delegation travelling together
• Separate arrival and departure points
• A time-sensitive event
• Specialist baggage or presentation material

When the passenger programme includes several German cities, ASM Charter can review Berlin as part of a wider itinerary.

Passengers travelling onward to Bavaria can also review the guide to private charter travel to Munich.

Cultural and event travel

Berlin also attracts passengers travelling for film, art, design, fashion, music, exhibitions and private events.

These journeys may involve:

• Artists and performers
• Production teams
• Collectors and advisers
• Event organisers
• Sponsors and corporate guests
• Families and private travellers
• Equipment or wardrobe cases
• Musical instruments
• Cameras and production equipment
• Several ground vehicles
• Fixed rehearsal, screening or event times

Event dates can create concentrated demand for aircraft, airport slots, parking, hotels and appropriately sized vehicles.

The enquiry should identify the required venue-arrival time rather than only the preferred flight time. This allows the charter and ground-transfer schedules to be planned backwards from the passenger’s actual commitment.

Travelling with specialist baggage or equipment

Business and cultural groups may carry more than standard passenger luggage.

Provide advance details for:

• Presentation equipment
• Exhibition material
• Musical instruments
• Cameras
• Lighting equipment
• Wardrobe cases
• Artwork or high-value items
• Technical equipment
• Batteries
• Oversized cases
• Samples or demonstration units
• Confidential material

The charter team needs the quantity, dimensions and approximate weight of the items.

Some equipment may require:

• Operator acceptance
• Specialist loading
• Cabin carriage
• Dangerous-goods review
• Customs documentation
• Security coordination
• A different aircraft option
• A dedicated ground vehicle

Specialist items should not be presented at departure without prior disclosure.

Arrival formalities and border control

Germany is part of the Schengen area.

The passenger process depends on where the flight originates and the nationality and immigration status of each passenger.

A flight arriving from outside the Schengen area may require:

• Passport control
• Valid passport
• Schengen visa where applicable
• Entry documentation
• Passenger and crew manifests
• Customs processing
• Declaration of applicable goods
• Supporting business or visit documents where requested

The German Federal Foreign Office publishes visa requirements and exemptions by nationality. A Schengen visa generally allows qualifying short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to the terms of the visa and applicable entry conditions.

Third-country nationals may be asked during border control to demonstrate the purpose and conditions of their stay, sufficient financial means and their intended return or onward journey.

Passengers and their sponsoring organisations remain responsible for holding the correct documents.

ASM Charter can coordinate passenger information required for the flight, but visa issuance, border clearance and admission to Germany remain subject to the relevant authorities.

Customs requirements

Passengers arriving from outside the European Union may need to declare certain goods.

This can include:

• Goods exceeding applicable traveller allowances
• Commercial samples
• High-value items intended for sale or professional use
• Restricted goods
• Certain food, animal or plant products
• Large amounts of cash or equivalent instruments

German Customs publishes specific allowances and declaration requirements for travellers entering from outside the EU.

Where the passenger is carrying professional equipment, exhibition items, samples, artwork or high-value goods, customs requirements should be checked before departure.

Passenger baggage should not automatically be treated as ordinary personal luggage simply because it is carried on a private aircraft.

Selecting an aircraft for Berlin

The article should remain aircraft-neutral because the appropriate aircraft depends on the complete journey.

ASM Charter reviews aircraft options against:

• Departure airport
• Route distance
• Passenger count
• Baggage
• Specialist equipment
• Preferred schedule
• Cabin requirements
• Airport parking
• Required range
• Fuel reserves
• Aircraft and crew positioning
• Operator availability
• Night restrictions
• Commercial terms

A regional European journey may require a different aircraft from a nonstop sector between Dubai and Berlin.

The proposed aircraft, passenger configuration, operator and applicable terms will be identified in the charter proposal.

Can a Berlin charter be arranged at short notice?

A short-notice charter can be reviewed, but availability should not be guaranteed.

The practical departure time depends on:

• Suitable aircraft availability
• Aircraft position
• Crew availability and duty time
• BER airport slot
• Ground-handler acceptance
• Aircraft parking
• Passenger documentation
• German or European operating permission where applicable
• Departure-airport requirements
• Fuel
• Catering
• Ground transport
• Current airspace and weather conditions

A short intra-European journey may be operationally simpler than a long-haul charter arriving from outside Europe.

Where the journey is urgent, provide:

• Earliest acceptable departure time
• Latest acceptable arrival time
• Flexibility around the schedule
• Whether passengers can use another departure airport
• Whether a different aircraft category can be considered
• Exact event or meeting time in Berlin

This gives the team more scope to identify a confirmed option.

How ASM Charter coordinates a Berlin journey

1. Review the itinerary

The team reviews the departure point, Berlin travel dates, preferred times, passenger count, baggage and purpose of travel.

2. Assess airport and schedule feasibility

BER slot availability, night restrictions, parking, handling and the passenger’s city-transfer requirements are considered together.

3. Review aircraft options

Available aircraft are assessed against the route, passenger number, baggage, cabin requirements and operating conditions.

4. Coordinate flight and airport requirements

The confirmed movement may require coordination of:

• Airport slots
• Handling
• Parking
• Flight planning
• Applicable permits
• Fuel
• Passenger manifests
• Border and customs information
• Catering
• Crew arrangements
• Ground transport

5. Present the charter proposal

ASM Charter presents the proposed aircraft, operator, itinerary, commercial terms and relevant operating conditions.

Where the preferred schedule cannot be supported, the proposal may include another time or journey structure.

6. Support the confirmed journey

Once the proposal is accepted, the agreed flight and passenger requirements are coordinated for the confirmed itinerary.

What ASM Charter needs to prepare a quote

Please provide:

1. Route
   Departure city or airport and Berlin as the destination.
2. Travel dates
   One-way, return or multi-sector itinerary.
3. Preferred timing
   Requested departure time, required Berlin arrival time and any flexibility.
4. Passenger count
   Include children and infants where applicable.
5. Passenger nationalities
   Where relevant to entry and border planning.
6. Baggage
   Number, approximate weight and dimensions of bags.
7. Specialist items
   Instruments, production equipment, artwork, samples or oversized cases.
8. Purpose and schedule
   Meeting, event, exhibition or cultural-programme timings where these affect the required arrival.
9. Ground transport
   Berlin hotel, office, venue or residence and the required vehicle type.
10. Passenger requirements
    Catering, mobility assistance or other relevant arrangements.
11. Contact details
    Name, company, email, telephone number and preferred contact method.

Where the passenger is travelling to more than one European city, provide the complete programme so the sectors can be assessed together.

When should a Berlin charter be requested?

Submit the request as soon as the dates and required arrival time are provisionally known.

As a planning guide:

• Allow at least 48–72 hours where possible for a routine charter request.
• Provide additional time for non-EU commercial operations or requirements involving additional authority review.
• Request early during major exhibitions, political events, film programmes and holiday periods.
• Allow more time for larger groups, specialist baggage or multi-sector itineraries.
• Reconfirm the itinerary quickly when passenger numbers or event times change.

These are planning recommendations rather than guaranteed approval periods.

Same-day and next-day requests can still be assessed, but the available aircraft and BER slot options may be more limited.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport handles private charters to Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport, identified by IATA code BER and ICAO code EDDB, is the city’s principal airport for private and business aviation.

Tegel Airport is closed, and the former Schönefeld operation is now part of the BER airport system.

Does a private charter to Berlin need an airport slot?

Yes. BER is a Level 3 coordinated airport, and general and business-aviation movements require airport-slot coordination through Airport Coordination Germany.

Does BER have a General Aviation Terminal?

Yes. The General Aviation Terminal is located in Service Area North near Terminal 1.

Can a private jet land at BER during the night?

Regular movements are prohibited between midnight and 05:00, with additional restrictions during the adjoining periods from 23:00 to midnight and 05:00 to 06:00. Any exception must be individually confirmed and should not be assumed.

How long is a private charter from Dubai to Berlin?

Allow approximately 6½–7½ hours for initial planning. The confirmed time depends on the Dubai departure airport, routing, aircraft, winds and current airspace conditions.

How long is a private charter from London to Berlin?

Allow approximately 1½–2 hours, depending on the selected London airport, aircraft and air traffic conditions.

How far is BER from central Berlin?

Allow approximately 30–45 minutes by road to central districts under normal conditions. The transfer may take longer during heavy traffic.

Can ASM Charter arrange a multi-city journey involving Berlin?

Yes. ASM Charter can review one-way, return and multi-sector itineraries connecting Berlin with other European or international destinations.

Request a charter quote

Share your route, dates, preferred timing, passenger count, baggage and Berlin destination with ASM Charter.

The team will review aircraft availability, BER slot requirements, airport arrangements and the passenger schedule before presenting the proposed charter option.

Request a Charter Quote

Email: charter@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7788

Aircraft availability, pricing, airport slots, operating permissions, parking, handling, border arrangements, customs, ground transport and operator acceptance remain subject to confirmation and operational feasibility.