WindJet: Rimini to Berlin

The carrier: WindJet

About

Italian budget airline WindJet flies from ten airports in Italy, three in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Rostov), and a smattering of other destinations in Romania, Spain, France and Greece. Forlì and Catania are WindJet's primary bases.

A relatively small budget airline, WindJet is a good way to get to and from Italy.

Upside

Forli, the base airport, is good for getting to and from Emilia-Romagna and Sicily.

Downside

Limited route map not good for expansive trip planning. Frequent delays.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 7 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg for international flights; 15 kg for national flights. There is a fee of € 7 per piece of checked baggage. Each kilo over is charged at the rate of €8.

* Please visit Windjet’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Check-in and Ticketing

Check-in at the airport opens 2 hours prior to the flight and closes 40 minutes before departure.  Web check-in is also available. 

Tip

Not recommended if you have connecting flights or are on a tight schedule.

Departure: Rimini, Italy - Miramare (RMI)

Federico Fellini International Airport was named after Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. Location: Federico Fellini International Airport is located at Miramare, 8 kilometres (5 miles) away from the city of Rimini, Italy and 16 kilometres (10 miles) away City of San Marino, Republic of San Marino. Service: There are a few shops located inside the airport. more...

Arrival: Berlin, Germany - Tegel (TXL)

In Brief: Of Berlin's airports, Tegel is the most heavily trafficked. The airport is noteworthy for its very speedy handling of passengers. Terminal space is kept at a minimum and the airport processes passengers at a speed more commonly associated with small regional airports than with major international hubs.

Transportation: For €2.40, two public buses, which run every quarter hour (or more frequently) transport travelers to the Berlin Zoo train station in about 40 minutes.

There is also a direct bus shuttle between Tegel and Alexanderplatz, which costs €2.10, and runs regularly between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.