Berlin Brandenburg Airport completes Terminal 1 CT security lanes ahead of schedule

Credit: Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) passengers can now use 24 lanes with modern CT scanners for security controls. The final four security lanes in Control Area 1 of Terminal 1 were put into operation on Wednesday, significantly ahead of schedule. With this completion, both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are fully equipped with CT scanners, allowing passengers to keep electronic devices and liquids in their hand luggage in these areas.

Aletta von Massenbach, Chief Executive Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, said:

“I am very pleased that we were able to complete the entire renovation of the security lines in the northern area of Terminal 1 ahead of schedule. The past few weeks of the holidays have shown that the investment and effort involved in the renovation have been worthwhile. The vast majority of travellers were able to pass through security controls with waiting times of less than ten minutes, and thus enjoy a stress-free start to their holidays. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my FBB colleagues and all involved partners for their commitment.”

Control Area 5 in the South Pavilion of Terminal 1 has been operational since April. All eight security lanes in Terminal 2 have been using the new equipment since early 2024. Work on Control Area 1 in the North Pavilion began in May 2025 and was originally scheduled for completion in autumn. Thanks to excellent cooperation from all partners, the lanes were opened earlier than planned, with the first four lanes in operation since the start of the summer holidays. About three-quarters of BER passengers are already benefiting from the new CT lanes across both terminals.

All converted lanes are equipped with CT scanners from Smiths Detection, capable of screening larger quantities of liquids. Some lanes are still awaiting a software update, so passengers are advised to continue limiting liquids to containers of 100 ml or less and a total of one litre in hand luggage. Conventional X-ray scanners remain in use at 18 security controls in the central area of Terminal 1, and further renovations in the main hall are in preparation.

For faster access, travellers are encouraged to check monitors in the terminals, the BER website and the app for the shortest waiting times, and select the most convenient security control. All BER gates can be accessed from both terminals and every security control. Passengers can continue to use BER Runway or BER Biometrics free of charge to book a fixed time slot. Conventional X-ray scanners remain in use in Control Area 4 for BER Runway, requiring removal of electronics and liquids from hand luggage.

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