Originally Posted by
zoechow
OP here -- I don't love any airports, but I've always found TXL fine as far as they go. Old, old fashioned, but often much faster for it, and very nicely close to my destinations in the city. Arrivals there are fine. Perhaps a little more delay than usual, recently, getting bags, but not more than other destinations in my experience. Can get crowded if they're running behind because each gate or two has tiny baggage claim area, but fine.
Departure also fine in my experience.
Totally agree. While TXL is not an airport I'd want to spend any extra time at prior to departure, the proximity to the city more than makes up for the negatives for me. Also appreciate you don't have to walk a mile after deplaning (hello, LHR and FRA).
This is one airport where using the business class / *G check-in can be a life saver.