What Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg does

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) is a German state-owned airport operator incorporated in 1991 and registered in Cottbus (HRB 9380 CB) that runs Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany's third-busiest hub. The company opened BER on 2020-10-31, consolidating passenger operations previously split across Berlin Tegel, Berlin Schönefeld, and Berlin Tempelhof into a single two-terminal campus at Schönefeld, with Tegel formally closing on 2020-11-08. FBB serves airlines, passengers, retail and F&B operators, and ground transportation partners across domestic and European routes, supported by two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — Flughafen Energie und Wasser GmbH (energy and water) and FBB Airport Assekuranz (airport insurance). Ownership is held by German public entities (federal government, state of Brandenburg, state of Berlin), with no private equity, venture capital, or listed parent.

The company's core offering is airport infrastructure and passenger processing delivered through Terminals 1 and 2, the ber.berlin-airport.de website, and the BER mobile app (version 3.14). Technical components include BER Biometrics for biometric passenger verification, easyPass automated border control, and digital accessibility services compliant with BFSG, BITV 2.0, and WCAG 2.0/3.0. Premium services comprise BER Lounge Tempelhof (€48), BER Lounge Tegel (€36), the VIP Zeitgeist personalised service, valet parking from €129, EV charging, and third-party affiliate offerings (car rental via DiscoverCars, eSIM via Airalo with 10% discount using code BER).

FBB monetises through a diversified revenue mix: airport charges (landing, terminal, and passenger fees) from airlines, parking services, lounge and VIP access fees, retail and F&B concession rentals, and affiliate referral commissions. The B2B customer base spans 20+ airlines including Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air France, British Airways, Condor, Delta, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, United, Finnair, KLM, Iberia, SAS, and Bulgaria Air. Lounge demand is intermediated through seven partner programs (Priority Pass, Dragonpass, Dream Folks, Lounge Me, TAV Passport, Air Uniqon, Mileonair/On Pass). Distribution combines direct on-site operations, the company's own e-commerce platform for parking and flights, third-party booking platforms, and affiliate marketplaces.

Name

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg

Legal name

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH

Website

https://berlin-airport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH is a German state-owned operator of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany's third-busiest hub, serving airlines, passengers, and commercial partners via Terminals 1 and 2, biometric processing, lounges, parking, and ancillary travel services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airport Charges: Landing fees, terminal fees, and passenger charges levied on airlines for using airport infrastructure and services.
2. Parking Services: Revenue from valet parking (from €129), pre-booked parking, and general car parks located near terminals.
3. Lounge Access: Revenue from lounge access fees (€36-€48 per person) and business lounge services at BER Lounge Tegel and BER Lounge Tempelhof.
4. VIP Services: Premium VIP service (Zeitgeist) providing check-in, baggage handling, passport/customs support, and aircraft transfers.
5. Retail and F&B Concessions: Rental income from shops, restaurants, and services operated by third parties within the terminal.
6. Ancillary Partner Referrals: Commission/referral revenue from third-party services promoted at the airport including car rentals (DiscoverCars), eSIM services (Airalo with 10% discount code).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) operates Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany's third-busiest airport, through Terminals 1 and 2. The company provides airport infrastructure and handling services to commercial airlines (landing/terminal fees, passenger charges) and sells passenger-facing services including business lounges, premium VIP service (Zeitgeist), parking (valet and pre-booked), electric vehicle charging, biometric processing, special assistance, and concessions.

Product overview

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) operates BER Airport as a unified airport platform offering multiple passenger-facing digital and physical services. The core offering is the BER Airport platform encompassing the passenger website (ber.berlin-airport.de) for flight information, navigation, and bookings, paired with the BER App (version 3.14) for mobile access. Premium lounge products include BER Lounge Tempelhof (48 EUR) and BER Lounge Tegel (36 EUR), both offering business amenities with access via partner loyalty programs (Priority Pass, Dragonpass, Dream Folks, Lounge Me, TAV Passport, Air Uniqon, Mileonair). The VIP Service Zeitgeist provides full-service luxury support. Ancillary services include valet parking (from 129 EUR), EV charging, eSIM (via Airalo), car rental comparison, and long-distance transport connections. The airport also offers BER Biometrics for faster processing and comprehensive special assistance services. A separate corporate sustainability platform covers climate, environment, and social responsibility initiatives. The product architecture follows a hub model where the main website/app serves as the central hub, with specialized paid add-ons (lounges, VIP, parking, biometrics) generating additional revenue from passengers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BER Lounge Tempelhof

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DiscoverCarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental comparison partner featured on BER website, offering travelers up to 70% savings on car rentals with booking links through mietwagen.berlin-airport.de.
• AiralominorGTM or Marketing PartnereSIM provider partner offering international roaming without charges. BER travelers receive 10% discount with code BER.
• DragonpassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLounge membership program allowing cardholders access to BER lounges as a benefit.
• Dream FolksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLounge access program partner enabling members to use BER lounges.
• Priority PassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal lounge membership program with BER lounges included in network.
• TAV PassportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirport service membership program offering lounge access at BER.
• Air UniqonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLounge access partner for BER Lounge Tegel.
• Lounge MeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLounge access program partner for BER lounges.
• Mileonair/On PassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLounge access program partner for BER Lounge Tegel.
• AAS Berlin GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGround handling partner at BER providing check-in, baggage, and lost & found services for airlines including Bulgaria Air. On-site office: Terminal 1, Level E0, daily 9 AM - 7 PM.
• Bulgaria AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline operating at BER Terminal 1, handled by AAS Berlin GmbH. Contact: +49 30 2514460.
• Multiple Airline PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirlines operating at BER and/or providing lounge access: Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air France, Air Serbia, Azal Airlines, British Airways, Condor, Delta, El Al, Finnair, Georgian Airways, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Iberia Express, Icelandair, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flughafen München (Munich Airport): Germany's second-largest hub. Operates similar terminal infrastructure, airline handling, lounges, parking, and retail/F&B concessions and competes directly with BER for German airline partnerships, connecting traffic, and premium-yield passengers.
• Fraport AG: Operator of Frankfurt Airport — Germany's largest hub. Operates the same commercial airport service stack (terminals, lounges, parking, retail, ground handling) and competes with BER for airline route decisions and corporate/premium passenger traffic across Germany.
• Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris): Operator of Paris CDG and Orly. Comparable scale commercial airport operator offering terminals, lounges, parking, retail/F&B, and ground transportation — competing with BER for airline allocations and inbound European traffic.
• Københavns Lufthavne (Copenhagen Airports): Listed operator of Copenhagen Airport. Similar mid-tier European hub model offering integrated commercial airport services — terminal ops, parking, lounges, retail — and competing for Nordic and Northern European airline route allocations.
• Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien): Publicly listed operator of Vienna's hub airport with comparable commercial airport service mix (terminals, lounges, parking, retail). Most direct DACH-region comparable given similar governance profile and integrated service offering.
• Brussels Airport: Operator of Belgium's main hub offering similar commercial airport infrastructure (terminals, lounges, parking, retail). Comparable mid-tier European hub competing with BER for airline route decisions and Benelux/Western European traffic.
• Aena: World's largest airport operator by passenger numbers (network of Spanish airports). Provides the same commercial airport service architecture — terminals, lounges, parking, retail — and benchmarks service-level and revenue mix approaches relevant to BER.
• Royal Schiphol Group: Operator of Amsterdam Schiphol — a major European hub offering overlapping terminal, lounge, parking, and commercial services. Competes with BER for airline route decisions, transfer traffic, and premium passenger flows in the Western European market.
• Flughafen Hamburg: German regional commercial airport providing passenger and airline services (terminal, parking, retail). Direct competitor for northern Germany regional traffic and a useful comparable on operational economics at smaller German scale.
• Flughafen Zürich AG: Swiss major hub offering comparable commercial airport services including terminals, business lounges, parking, retail, and handling. Competes with BER for German-speaking Europe airline decisions and corporate passenger traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/berlinairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/berlinairport
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/berlin-brandenburg-airport
• Instagraminstagram.com/berlin_airport

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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