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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 9:09 am
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Layover question

I just realized that I've never actually had a layover in the EU before. I usually fly straight there!


I'm flying ORD-TXL-KRK in a few months. Should I expect to go through customs/immigration in Berlin or Krakow?
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 9:29 am
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you would clear immigration at Berlin on entering the Schengen area.
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 10:01 am
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Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
you would clear immigration at Berlin on entering the Schengen area.
Hmm, okay. There is a layover of 1hr 40min. I'm wondering if I'd be pressed for time.

Will checked bags automatically continue to the destination or will I have to grab them and recheck them?
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 11:53 am
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Assuming it's all on one ticket with airberlin your bags should be checked through.

TXL is a quirky little airport with a strange lay-out.

If you're really lucky you will be bussed to Terminal C after your ORD lands and that will be the terminal from which your KRK departs.

However you are more likely to end up in A or D and then have to make the walk over to C, re-clear security and go to your gate. It's not terribly far, just follow the signs...

Shouldn't be a problem at all on a 1h40 planned layover!
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 6:21 pm
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And while I'm sure you won't have problems, if you are basing things for any future trips, TXL is NOT really representative of how most airports work.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 9:45 pm
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Originally Posted by AlienInTheFatherland
Assuming it's all on one ticket with airberlin your bags should be checked through.

TXL is a quirky little airport with a strange lay-out.

If you're really lucky you will be bussed to Terminal C after your ORD lands and that will be the terminal from which your KRK departs.

However you are more likely to end up in A or D and then have to make the walk over to C, re-clear security and go to your gate. It's not terribly far, just follow the signs...

Shouldn't be a problem at all on a 1h40 planned layover!
Good description..quirky and strange layout..but small and quick to get from one end to the other. Not for the layover, but close to town as well
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