Berlin Brandenburg Airport begins final phase of Terminal 1 security modernisation

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has begun the final phase of its Terminal 1 security modernisation programme, with two additional security control areas being upgraded and equipped with new CT scanning technology.

Following the successful modernisation of the security controls in the northern and southern sections of Terminal 1, work is now under way in security control areas 2 and 4, located in the central check-in hall. These areas currently operate only during periods of high passenger demand because of their outdated X-ray equipment.

The work will initially focus on security control area 2, before moving on to area 4. Once completed, all passenger security controls at BER will be equipped with the new CT technology, allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronic devices inside their cabin baggage during screening.

The modernisation will also introduce longer, shared baggage preparation belts to replace the existing individual preparation stations. The redesigned layout will provide passengers with more space to organise their hand baggage, allow them to move past one another more easily and improve the overall efficiency of the security screening process.

Passengers will continue to be able to check current security waiting times through the BER website, the airport’s mobile app and information screens throughout the terminals.

All departure gates in Terminals 1 and 2 remain accessible from every security control area.