Travel Information
Venue
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Messestr. 1, 12529 Schönefeld (Selchow)
Opening hours
Exhibitor: June 10 – 14, 2026, 8:00 – 19:00
Trade visitor: June 10 – 12, 2024, 10:00 – 18:00
Public visitor: June 13 – 14, 2024, 10:00 – 18:00
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Travel by Transport Type
We generally recommend traveling by public transport. If you are traveling by car, please note that parking tickets can only be purchased online in the ticket shop. We no longer offer on-site sales. Information about S-Bahn and U-Bahn connections and shuttle buses is still preliminary until the traffic concept has been finally approved by all authorities.
📍 Address for Your Navigation System
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport
Messestr. 1
12529 Schönefeld (Selchow)
🅿️ Parking
Please follow ILA signage and instructions from security personnel.
Parking tickets can only be purchased online. No on-site sales available.
Parking spaces are limited – book early!
P1 – Visitor Parking
- For: Trade and public visitors
- Access: via B96 – Blankenfelde / Selchow / Glasow exit
- Cost: EUR 15 per day
- Walking distance to venue: approx. 15 minutes
- Tickets: Online at ILA Ticket Shop
💡 Tip: Secure your P1 parking ticket early – capacity is limited and may sell out!
P2 – Exhibitor Parking
- For: Exhibitors and VIP ticket holders
- Location: Directly at the event grounds (opposite West entrance)
- Access: via B96 or B96a Selchow junction
- Entry: parking permit required
Exhibitors: Get your parking tickets at the ILA Exhibitor Store (Exhibitor Zone)
VIP ticket holders: You will receive your P2 parking tickets by email in advance.
P Press
Please follow signage for P2 (Exhibitor Parking).
🚗 Directions from Different Routes
From Hamburg (A24) / Hanover (A2) / Munich (A9)
A10 southern Berlin ring road to Rangsdorf exit → continue on B96 towards Berlin-Tempelhof → follow signs to parking P1 / P2
From Frankfurt (Oder) (A12) / Prenzlau (A11)
For P2 (Exhibitors):
A10 southern Berlin ring road to Schönefeld junction → A113 exit towards Berlin → continue on A113 to Schönefeld Süd exit → follow signs to parking P2
For P1 (Visitors):
A10 southern Berlin ring road to Rangsdorf exit → continue on B96 towards Berlin-Tempelhof → follow signs to parking P1
From Dresden (A13)
For P2 (Exhibitors):
A113 to Schönefeld Süd exit → follow signs to parking P2
For P1 (Visitors):
A13 to Schönefeld junction → A10 exit towards Magdeburg, Leipzig, Potsdam → continue on A10 to Rangsdorf exit → continue on B96 towards Berlin-Tempelhof → follow signs to parking P1
From Berlin (A100 / A113)
A113 to Schönefeld Süd exit → follow signs to parking P1 / P2
From Berlin (B96)
B96 to B96a Schönefeld exit → follow signs to parking P1 / P2
✈️ Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
BER – Berlin Airport / Berlin Brandenburg Airport
75 airlines connect Berlin's international airport with 173 destinations in 50 countries.
Airport Contact
- Phone: +49 30 609 160 910
- Airport Info (24/7): EUR 0.14/min from German landlines, mobile rates may vary
- Website: www.berlin-airport.de
🎫 Lufthansa Group Airlines Special Rates
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ℹ️ Note: The booking link for discounted rates will be published here shortly. Discounted rates will be displayed automatically.
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🚇 Onward Journey from Airport to ILA Venue
⚠️ Preliminary Information – Subject to Change!
S-Bahn stations are not yet finalized. We will inform you by email as soon as final shuttle stop locations are confirmed.
From BER Airport Terminal 1-2
By S-Bahn: S9 or S45 from BER Terminal 1-2 station
- Trade Visitor Days (June 10-12):
Exit at S-Bahn station – to be announced - Public Visitor Days (June 13-14):
Exit at S-Bahn station – to be announced
🚌 Shuttle Bus to Event Grounds
Shuttle buses run directly from the S-Bahn stations to the ILA venue.
ℹ️ Information on departure times and shuttle frequency will be published before the event.
💡 Tip: Allow sufficient travel time. From BER Airport to the ILA venue, plan for approximately 20-30 minutes (including S-Bahn and shuttle bus).
🚆 Train Station at BER Airport
BER Airport Station – Terminal 1-2
Directly beneath Terminal 1/2 is a dedicated station with connections to S-Bahn, regional, and long-distance trains.
Direct Connections to BER
Long-distance trains (ICE/IC):
Some Intercity trains stop directly at BER station (e.g., from Rostock, Dresden/Chemnitz). Direct ICE connections to the airport are not standard in the timetable. In most cases, ICE travel requires a transfer at Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to regional or S-Bahn services.
Regional services:
Numerous regional trains run between Berlin and BER, including:
- FEX (Airport Express): Fastest connection from Berlin Central Station to BER in approx. 23 minutes
- RE/RB trains: Reliable direct connections from various Berlin stations
- S-Bahn S9/S45: Runs approx. every 20 minutes from the city center to BER (longer journey time)
Travel from Other Cities
If traveling by ICE from Cologne, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, or other cities to Berlin:
- Transfer at Berlin Central Station or other major Berlin stations
- Continue with FEX (Airport Express), RE/RB trains, or S-Bahn to BER Airport
💡 Tip: Plan your connection via the DB app or at bahn.de – suitable connections are automatically included.
Tickets & Fares
- Long-distance (ICE/IC): Separate long-distance tickets required
- Regional services & S-Bahn from Berlin: Standard local transport ticket or Deutschlandticket accepted
🎫 Deutsche Bahn Event Offer for ILA 2026
The smart way to travel: Deutsche Bahn Event Offers
Exclusive for ILA visitors: Make your event journey across Germany comfortable, sustainable, and affordable.
Benefit from DB Event Offers:
- Attractive price advantages: Starting from just EUR 16.19
- Flexible combination: Benefit from additional BahnCard advantages
- Guaranteed sustainability: Travel on Deutsche Bahn trains powered by 100% renewable energy
- Use your time effectively: Work or relax during your journey
ℹ️ Note: The booking link for DB Event Offers for ILA 2026 will be published here shortly. See all DB Event Offers on your desired route and secure your discounted ticket.
Validity period: Your ticket is expected to be valid from June 9-15, 2026 (event period including arrival/departure days).
Technical questions? The DB service team is available at +49 (0) 30 297 19 019.
More info: www.bahn.de/eventangebote
🚇 Onward Journey from BER Station to ILA Venue
⚠️ Preliminary Information – Subject to Change!
S-Bahn stations are not yet finalized. We will inform you by email as soon as final shuttle stop locations are confirmed.
From BER Terminal 1-2 Station
By S-Bahn: S9 or S45 from BER Terminal 1-2 station
- Trade Visitor Days (June 10-12):
Exit at S-Bahn station – to be announced - Public Visitor Days (June 13-14):
Exit at S-Bahn station – to be announced
🚌 Shuttle Bus to Event Grounds
Shuttle buses run directly from the S-Bahn stations to the ILA venue.
ℹ️ Information on departure times and shuttle frequency will be published before the event.
💡 Tip: Allow sufficient travel time. From BER station to the ILA venue, plan for approximately 20-30 minutes (including S-Bahn and shuttle bus). For travel from other cities with transfers in Berlin, we recommend at least 15 minutes buffer time at the central station.
⚠️ Preliminary Information – Subject to Change!
The stops and lines mentioned here are not yet finalized. We will inform you by email about final public transport connections and shuttle stops in due course.
🚇 Travel by S-Bahn
Lines S9 and S45 take you close to the ILA venue. The exit stop varies by visitor day:
Trade Visitor Days: June 10-12, 2026
S9 or S45 to [to be announced]
→ Continue by shuttle bus to ILA venue
Public Visitor Days: June 13-14, 2026
S9 or S45 to [to be announced]
→ Continue by shuttle bus to ILA venue
🚊 Travel by U-Bahn
Throughout the entire event (June 10-14, 2026):
- U7 to U Rudow (preliminary)
- → Continue by shuttle bus to ILA venue
🚌 Travel by Bus
Line 743 runs close to the ILA venue:
- Route: From S Lichtenrade (S2) via S Waßmannsdorf (S9, S45) to Selchow
- Exit: Selchow Kirche or Selchow Walter-Rieseler-Str.
💡 Note: From the Selchow bus stops, the ILA venue is within walking distance or accessible by shuttle bus. Detailed information will be published before the event.
🚐 Shuttle Buses to ILA Venue
Free shuttle buses run directly to the ILA venue from the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and bus stops mentioned above.
ℹ️ Information on departure times, frequency, and exact shuttle routes will be published before the event.
🎫 Tickets & Fares
Travel to ILA 2026 is subject to Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) fare regulations.
Recommended Tickets:
- Day ticket AB: For travel from within Berlin city limits
- Day ticket ABC: For travel from the Berlin region (including BER Airport and Selchow)
- Deutschlandticket: If available, covers all VBB connections
- Group tickets: More economical for groups of 5 or more
More information on fares and tickets:
- VBB website: www.vbb.de
- VBB journey planner: Trip information
- BVG app: For real-time connections and ticket purchases
💡 Our Recommendation: Traveling by public transport is the most environmentally friendly and often fastest option. You avoid parking hassles and potential traffic jams. Allow approximately 10-15 minutes buffer time for transfers and shuttle buses.
🌱 Travel Sustainably: Travel climate-friendly to ILA 2026 by public transport – perfect for an event showcasing future technologies in aerospace!
Shuttle Buses
We will provide free shuttle buses to take you conveniently from the final S-Bahn or U-Bahn station to the event grounds. As soon as information on departure stations and times is available, we will publish it here and communicate it via email.