I stopped by the Lufthansa Lounge Berlin Airport before a Friday afternoon flight and wanted to see how Berlin’s flagship Lufthansa space handled the Friday exodus. With Lufthansa and Star Alliance flights streaming out of Terminal 1 all day, this lounge had become a regular stop for frequent travellers passing through BER. If you’re wondering what the lounge actually offered – from seating and food to connectivity and a few quirks you might not expect – read on for the full rundown of what I found and whether it’s worth the walk before your flight.
In this review:
- Opening Hours
- Locating the lounge and reception
- Comfort
- Food & drink
- Toilets & showers
- Wi-Fi, charging & productivity
- Extras
- BG1 Verdict
Opening Hours
The Lufthansa Lounge Berlin Airport opened its doors at 05:00 and closed at 20:45, which suited the steady stream of Lufthansa and Star Alliance departures throughout the day.
Locating the lounge & reception
The Lufthansa Lounge Berlin Airport sat on the second floor of Terminal 1 at the far end of the B/D pier, well beyond most of the gates it served. The walk felt surprisingly long given that BER is such a new airport. The airport has positioned its two main lounges at opposite ends of the terminal – this one at the back of the B pier and the Tempelhof Lounge at the end of the A/C pier – which meant passengers routinely overshot their gate just to reach the lounge, only to turn around and walk the same distance back again.
Once I finally arrived, the entrance sat immediately by the lift and signage was clear enough that I didn’t miss it. The reception team processed boarding passes quickly, and there were no queues during my visit. Staff explained that paid access was available when capacity allowed. Holders of certain American Express cards can also gain access.
Comfort
Inside, the lounge layout focused on compact zones that gave the space a slightly busier feel during peak bank-flight periods. I still found a seat without much trouble, but it never felt spacious like Lufthansa’s lounges in Frankfurt or Munich.
The seating ranged from armchairs and dining tables to a few more design-led pieces that looked stylish but didn’t always suit longer stays. Noise levels remained high enough to rule out anything resembling a nap. This lounge worked best for a short pre-flight break rather than a lengthy layover.
Food & Drink
The buffet at the Lufthansa Lounge Berlin Airport offered a small selection of warm and cold dishes. The warm tray often featured hearty options such as meatballs or chicken stew, paired with sides like mashed potatoes, rice or gnocchi. Cold items included salads, pretzels and fruit.
While the food selection wasn’t extensive, it covered the basics well enough for a quick meal. Drinks included draft beer, red and white wines, plus a familiar line-up of spirits and soft drinks. A tap for refilling water bottles sat by the drinks station, and the coffee machine handled the morning caffeine needs reliably.
Toilets and showers
The lounge included its own toilets, which stayed clean throughout my visit thanks to regular attention from staff. There were no showers available, which might matter to long-haul passengers connecting through Berlin, but for short European hops it wasn’t a major omission.
WiFi, power & productivity
Wi-Fi in the lounge worked well, with a stable connection that handled browsing and calls without interruption. Charging, however, felt less consistent. Wall seats and work counters came with plenty of sockets, but the trendier seating areas lacked easy access to power. Some chairs included integrated ports, though not many. Anyone hoping to get work done needed to choose their seat strategically. There were a few co-working desks, but they quickly filled. With the right spot, you could set up a laptop and work quietly.
Extras
Several semi-enclosed work booths sat towards the back of the lounge. They weren’t completely private, but they gave travellers a quieter spot to take calls or work without the background chat from the main seating area.
The jars of Haribo jelly sweets were also a great touch and it was funny to see the steady stream of naughty grown-ups grabbing a handful – a reminder that you’re still in Germany.
BG1 verdict
The Lufthansa Lounge Berlin Airport delivered a solid pre-flight stop, particularly for passengers heading to Frankfurt, Munich or other Star Alliance hubs. The 2023 refit made the lounge feel fresher than many in Lufthansa’s network, and while the space could feel tight at busy times, the floor-to-ceiling windows and open plan layout made it feel calm. Food, drinks and Wi-Fi were fine. Charging needed some improvement, and the absence of quieter resting spaces limited its usefulness during longer layovers. Even so, the lounge did everything expected for a short European departure.
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