# Bremen Airport (BRE)

> Bremen, DE · 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Bremen city centre

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## Facts

- **IATA**: BRE
- **ICAO**: EDDW
- **Timezone**: Europe/Berlin
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 4
- **Passengers**: 1.81M/yr
- **Official site**: https://www.bremen-airport.com/

## Overview

## Welcome

Bremen Airport (BRE) might just be the epitome of convenience: positioned only 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of the city center, it feels like an extension to Bremen’s tram network. Hop off Tram 6 from the Altstadt, and you’re at check-in within a mere 15 minutes. For frequent travelers to Germany, this ease of access is a breath of fresh air. Once at Bremen Airport, enjoy the compact layout allowing swift navigation, be it to catch a flight or grab a quick bite.

## At a glance

Handling around 1.81 million passengers annually, Bremen Airport operates primarily with four terminals: 1, 2, 3, and E. Although modest in scale with two runways, this airport punches above its weight offering the essential amenities while keeping things stress-free. It primarily serves carriers like Lufthansa and Ryanair.

## Terminals & layout

The terminals at Bremen Airport are designed to keep your travel experience straightforward. Terminal 1 serves as the main hub, housing most amenities like eateries and shops. Ryanair flights typically depart from Terminal E, which is more basic compared to the main terminals. However, with only a few minutes’ walk needed to navigate the airport, layover discomfort is minimal. Pay attention if you're navigating between separate tickets — ensure your baggage is checked through as re-claiming and re-checking might be needed.

## Getting to and from the city

The transport connections from the airport to Bremen city center are exceptional. For just €2.70, you can catch Tram 6 directly to the heart of the city or towards the university area, with the journey taking approximately 11 to 20 minutes depending on your destination. Taxis are also available and cost around €18 for a 15-minute ride. For those with lighter luggage, the tram is often the preferred choice for speed and cost.

## Traveller essentials

Charged devices and a caffeine fix are essential at BRE. Frequent travelers advise recharging gadgets before heading airside where charging stations are scarce. With a pay-at-the-door price of about €30, the Bremen Airport Lounge in Terminal 3 is a haven for those with delay-induced waiting times, providing snacks, drinks, and workspaces. Overnight, the 24-hour Kamps bakery landside offers food and coffee when other outlets are closed. If overnighting, expect limited sleeping options as seating airside is not geared for comfort.

## Dining & shopping highlights

While options may not rival mega airports, what's available is solid. For something quick, grab a coffee at Marktcafé BRE located in Terminals 1 and 3. If healthier choices are your preference, dean&david landside offers fresh alternatives. Fans of Asian cuisine will appreciate the variety at Asia Banquet before check-in. For shopping needs, the Duty Free Shop landside and various outlets ensure travelers can snag last-minute necessities or gifts.

## Lounges

Located in Terminal 3, the Bremen Airport Lounge provides a comfortable escape from the bustle of the gate areas. Whether you’re an economy passenger or flying business, access is available via a day pass. The lounge is appreciated for its assorted offerings of light snacks and beverages, and the added bonus of quiet workspaces.

## Insider tips

- **Insider**: For budget travelers, the 24-hour Kamps bakery in the arrivals hall is your go-to spot for overnight snacks and drinks.

- **Time**: Tram 6 makes city trips seamless — step off at the Uni Bremen or Hauptbahnhof, and be at check-in in about 11 minutes.

- **Avoid**: Terminal E is functional but offers limited services — avoid long waits here if you can, especially with Ryanair.

- **Money**: The lounge in Terminal 3 is a worthwhile splurge at about €30, especially during delays.

- **Quiet**: If you need peace, head to the lounge or landside areas, since post-security seating lacks privacy and comfort.

- **Local**: Asia Banquet and dean&david provide satisfying meals landside before passing through security.

- **Transport**: Bicycle parking is free and provides a cost-effective option for locals heading to the airport.

## Terminals (6)

- **Terminal 1** — Lufthansa, Ryanair
- **Terminal 2**
- **Terminal 3**
- **Terminal E** — Lufthansa, Ryanair
- **Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3)** — 10 gates · Lufthansa, Eurowings, Ryanair, KLM
  The main passenger building is subdivided into Terminals 1, 2, and 3 but functions as a single connected terminal for most travelers.
- **Terminal E (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal)** — 4 gates · Ryanair, Other low-cost carriers
  Separate building used primarily by low-cost and charter operators.

## Dining (34)

- **Asia Banquet** — Main Terminal · Asian · Casual · $$
- **Asian restaurant (name not specified)** — Terminal E (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal) · Asian restaurant
- **Asian Restaurant (Terminal E)** — Terminal E · Asian restaurant · $$
- **Backshop Bäckerei Kamps** — E · Bakery · Snacks · $
- **Bierbar Roland** — 1 · Bar · Local · $$
- **Café/snack bar (name not specified)** — Terminal E (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal) · Café / snack bar
- **Café/Snack Bar (Terminal E)** — Terminal E · Café/snack bar · $
- **Das Istanbul-Cafe - Bistro - Salat Bar** — 1 · Café · Turkish · $
- **dean&david** — Main Terminal · Salads & Bowls · Fast casual · $$
- **Fresh Kitchen by Punto Pasta** — 1 · Restaurant · Italian · $$
- **IstanBowl** — 1 · Café · International · $$
- **Istanbul Café** — Main Terminal · Turkish · Café · $
- **Istanbul Cafe** — Terminal 2 · café
- **Italian restaurant (name not specified)** — Terminal E (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal) · Italian restaurant
- **Italian Restaurant (Terminal E)** — Terminal E · Italian restaurant · $$
- **Kamps Bäckerei** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · bakery / café · $
- **Kamps Bakery** — Main Terminal · Bakery · Grab-and-go · $
- **mamapapaya** — Main Terminal · Juice & Healthy bowls · Casual · $$
- **MarktCafé Bre (Additional Location)** — Terminal 1 · Café · $$
- **MarktCafé BRE (Gate area)** — Terminal 3 · Café · Coffee & Snacks · $
- **MarktCafé BRE (Secondary location)** — Main Terminal · Café · Coffee & Snacks · $
- **Marktcafé BRE** — 1 · Café · Snacks · $$
- **MarktCafe Bre (Gate Area 1)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · café · $$
- **MarktCafe Bre (Gate Area 2)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · café · $$
- **MAYAPAPAYA** — E · Café · Healthy · $$
- **Mc Donald´s Deutschland Inc.** — E · Fast Food · American · $
- **McDonald’s** — Main Terminal · Fast food · Burgers · $
- **Punto Pasta** — Terminal 3 · Italian · Pasta & Pizza · $$
- **Roso Caffè** — Main Terminal · Café · Coffee & Snacks · $
- **Roso Caffe** — Terminal 2 · café
- **Rosso Caffe – Bar - Eiscaffee** — 1 · Café · Italian · $$
- **Sicily Eat** — Terminal 3 · Italian · Casual · $$
- **Time Out** — Terminal 3 · Bar & Café · Snacks · $$
- **time out (Terminal 2)** — 2 · Snackbar · Snacks · $

## Lounges (3)

- **Bremen Airport Lounge** — 3 · Terminal 3, pay-in and memberships
- **The Lounge Bremen** — Terminal 1 · Pay at the door, Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Airline frequent flyer / premium cabin access where eligible · Approx. €30 at the door
- **THE LOUNGE (The Lounge Bremen)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · Business Class guests on eligible airlines, Frequent flyers with Gold status from KLM, Lufthansa Group, and Turkish Airlines, Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Lounge Pass, Diners Club, ON Pass, Paid access for other passengers (approx. €30 at the door) · Walk‑up access available for around €30 per person, payable by EC or credit card at the lounge desk.

## Shops (19)

- **Airport Shop (Travel Essentials)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · convenience / travel essentials
- **Airside Convenience & Gifts** — Terminal 3 · Travel accessories & Gifts
- **Bookstore Terminal 1** — Terminal 1 · Bookstore
- **Convenience Shop** — Main Terminal · Convenience
- **Duty Free Shop**
- **Duty Free Shop Terminal 1** — Terminal 1 · Duty free
- **Duty Free Shop (Terminal E)** — Terminal E · Duty free
- **Duty‑free / Travel Retail (Main Terminal)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · duty free
- **Main Airport Shop** — Terminal 1 · Travel convenience / newsstand
- **MarktGo Supermarket** — Terminal 1 · Supermarket / convenience
- **News & Books Kiosk (Main Terminal Airside)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · newsstand / books
- **News & Books Kiosk (Main Terminal Landside)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · newsstand / books
- **Newsstand / Press Shop** — Main Terminal · Books & Magazines
- **Press and Books**
- **Relay**
- **Shoppingtour Shopping** — Terminal 2 · airport shop
- **Souvenir / Gift Shop (Bremen Airport)** — Main Terminal (Terminals 1–3) · souvenirs / gifts
- **Souvenir Shop**
- **Travel Value Shop**

## Parking (15)

- **Accessible Parking** — /W/day, /8/hr · next to terminal
- **Car Park P1** — Short-stay · /U/day, /U/hr
- **Car Park P2** — Short/medium-stay · /U/day, /U/hr
- **Car Park P3** — Long-stay · /U/day, /U/hr
- **Car Park P4** — Long-stay economy · /U/day, /U/hr
- **Holiday Parking** — Remote long-stay · €4.30/day, /8/hr
- **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · €10.00/day, €1.50/hr · 0.5 mi
- **P1 Parking Garage** — Garage · Directly at terminal
- **P2 Parking Garage** — Garage · Short walk from terminal
- **P3 Surface Parking** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal area
- **P4 Long-Term Parking** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal
- **PHoliday / Economy Parking** — Surface lot · Within terminal vicinity
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · €8.00/day, /8/hr · 1 mi
- **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · €20.00/day, €2.00/hr · next to terminal
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · €30.00/day, /8/hr · next to terminal

## Ground transport (17)

- **App-based Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · Around 10–15 min to city center · Variable by app and time of day · On demand via mobile apps
  Pick-up locations are typically on the arrivals curb; availability depends on local rideshare operators.
- **Bicycle Parking** — Other · 15 min · Free
  Secure bike parking available.
- **Bus 52** — Bus
- **Bus Linie 52** — Bus · 30 min · €2.70 · Every 30 min
  Connects Huchting and Kattenturm to the airport.
- **Car Rental Center** — Car hire
- **Hotel and Private Shuttle Transfers** — Shuttle · 10–30 min to major hotels in Bremen · Typically included in room rate or quoted by provider · By reservation or per individual hotel schedule
  Some Bremen hotels and private transfer firms arrange pick-up at the terminal forecourt when pre-booked.
- **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Hotel shuttle
- **Local Bicycle Network** — Bicycle
- **Local Bus Services** — Bus · About 15–25 min to various city districts · Approx. €3–€4 per ride · Regular daytime service
  Regional and local buses stop near the terminal and are integrated into the VBN public transport network.
- **Regional Bus Services** — Coach
- **SIXT Ride** — Rideshare · 15-30 min · Varies · On demand
  Book via app for convenience.
- **Taxi Bremen** — Taxi
- **Taxi Rank at Bremen Airport** — Taxi · Around 10 min to city center depending on traffic · Approx. €15–€25 to central Bremen · On demand throughout operating hours
  Official taxis wait directly outside the terminal; fares are metered and may include surcharges for luggage or late-night travel.
- **Taxi** — Taxi · 15 min · €18.00 · On demand
  Direct taxi service from Hauptbahnhof.
- **Straßenbahn Linie 6** — Train · 20 min · €2.70 · Every 10-15 min
  Direct connection from Hauptbahnhof to airport.
- **Tram 6** — Light rail · :null}, {
- **Tram Line 6 to Bremen City Center** — Train · Around 10–15 min to city center (Domsheide/Hauptbahnhof) · Approx. €3–€4 single ticket · Every 5–10 min during the day
  Tram stop is directly in front of the terminal; tickets can be bought from machines at the stop.

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: For budget travelers, the 24-hour Kamps bakery in the arrivals hall is your go-to spot for overnight snacks and drinks.
- _Time_: Tram 6 makes city trips seamless — step off at the Uni Bremen or Hauptbahnhof, and be at check-in in about 11 minutes.
- _Avoid_: Terminal E is functional but offers limited services — avoid long waits here if you can, especially with Ryanair.
- _Money_: The lounge in Terminal 3 is a worthwhile splurge at about €30, especially during delays.
- _Quiet_: If you need peace, head to the lounge or landside areas, since post-security seating lacks privacy and comfort.
- _Local_: Asia Banquet and dean&david provide satisfying meals landside before passing through security.
- _Transport_: Bicycle parking is free and provides a cost-effective option for locals heading to the airport.