Sleeping in Airports

Bremen Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bremen Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I was happily surprised by the nice and quiet atmosphere. -kankka

BRE Airport Overview

bremen airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bremen Airport.

What to Expect

Bremen Airport (code: BRE) is divided into a main terminal (divided into Terminals 1, 2, and 3) and a separate building for Terminal E, which houses low-cost carriers. Most amenities are in the main terminal, including several shops and eateries, plus a 24-hour Kamps Bakery on the landside. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter one of the airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.

Sleeping in Bremen Airport

Overnight campers seem to have little problem spending the night here, as long as you’re inside the main terminal before midnight. After midnight, the airport’s doors are locked, and only travellers with valid tickets for onward flights can stay inside. Do expect security guards to check your ID and boarding pass. Sofa-like, armrest-free benches are located in some hallways. Past reviewers complained about bright lights and annoying music that played repetitively all night. Have a sleep mask, earplugs, or noise-cancelling headphones handy to ensure a good night’s sleep! For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, scroll down to explore our Bremen Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or purchasing a lounge pass. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Bremen Airport Lounge – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, near Gates A1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass.

Related Pages: Bremen Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Bremen Airport:

  • Holiday Inn Express – 200m from the airport. No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
  • Atlantic Hotel – Directly opposite the Departure Hall of Terminal 3.  No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
  • TRYP by Wyndham Bremen Airport Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bremen Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Bremen Airport. Connect to “TELECOM” for 3 hours of free internet usage.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Airport Tours – Find out what happens at the airport during a behind-the-scenes airport tour. Days: every 1st Sunday of the month. Departure Time: 03:15M. Tour Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours. Rates: € 17.00 – adults / € 10 – pupils / € 13.00 – students, people with disabilities and unemployed people. For more information and reservations, email besuchergruppe@airport-bremen.de.

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Terminal 1, Ground Floor

Aviation Exhibition – At Bremen Hall, you will find aviation and aerospace-related displays, including historical pieces such as the Junkers W33 Bremen – D1167 airplane. The tour is available 10:00AM – 6:00 PM (weekdays). Location: Terminal 3. Rates: € 1.50 – adults / € 1.00 – children, youths and elderly / € 5.00 Family Ticket Deal. Reservations for a tour must be reserved by phone at 0421 – 5595-294

Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing rooms are located throughout all terminals.

Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the terminal, in front of the terminal, and on all levels of the car parks.

Currency Exchange – The Change Group offers MoneyGram money wiring service and a no-fee currency exchange. Location: Terminal E. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, closed in the afternoon for lunch.

Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, only one food concession is open 24 hours: Kamps Bakery (Location: Arrivals Hall, Landside). Other dining options include:

  • Landside: Asia Banquet • Roso Caffe • Istanbul Cafe • Mamapapaya • McDonald’s • dean&david.
  • Airside: Bierbar Roland • MarktCafe Bre (2 locations) • Punto Pasta • Sicily Eat • Time Out

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Luggage Wrapping – The Left Luggage office is in Terminal 1, Landside. Daily Rates: 7€ (up to 25kg) • 10€ (over 25kg) • 15€ (Golf Bags, Dog Crates).

Mobile Charging – Available.

Pharmacy – Yes

Prayer Room – A Muslim prayer room is available. Location: Terminal 1, 1st Floor.

Rest Zones – No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Shopping – There are duty-free stores and a small selection of retailers.

Showers – Not Available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Spa and Beauty – Keratin Therapy Center Salon offers wash, cut and dry styles. Visit Airport Spa to soothe your weary body, or head to Airport Nails for a mani/pedi.

Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Bremen and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, several travel agencies with offices inside the terminal can probably be of assistance.

Visitors Terrace – Watch the action on the tarmac and apron from the vantage point of the Visitor’s Terrace. Location: Terminal 3, rooftop, beside Bremen Hall. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport terminals operate between 3:00 AM and 12:00AM. Kamps Bakery is located on the landside next to the terminal entrance and remains open 24 hours.

airlinesAirlines

Bremen airport is served by the following airlines: EuroWings • KLM • Lufthansa • Pegasus Airlines • Ryanair • Sundair • Sun Express • Turkish Airlines • Tailwind Airlines • Wizz Air.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus and Tram

Bremen Airport is served by local bus line 52 and Tram line 6. Bus line 52 travels (departing every 30 minutes) between Huchting and Kattenturm, via Bremen Airport. Tram line 6 (departing every 10 minutes) connects the airport with the University of Bremen via Bremen city center and the main railway station. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the BSAG website.

Car Rentals

Car rental services are handled in Terminal 3, across from Check-In. Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise/National/Alamo • Europcar • Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Many taxi companies serve Bremen Airport and can be found outside the Arrivals area. At the time of this update, an estimated fare between the airport and the city center is € 18.00, and travel time is approx. 15 minutes.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.