Travel & Stay
Your visit begins here
Whether it’s your first time in Berlin or you know the city by heart, this guide helps you move confidently from arrival to entry. Find the best ways to get to the venue, discover how to navigate the city like a local, and get practical tips that make your IFA experience smooth, exciting and stress-free.
Get to IFA with exclusive travel deals
Smart savings on flights, trains, and hotels for exhibitors, trade visitors, registered professionals, media and general public visitors.
Fantastic hotels in Berlin
available at great prices
available at great prices
EventBeds™ is the official accommodation partner for IFA 2026. Secure discounted rates on fabulous hotels rooms in Berlin, stay close to the event and ensure all your accommodation needs are taken care of. Book today through the booking link below and get all of these fantastic perks:
- Event-exclusive rates of up to 30% for IFA exhibitors, attendees, and partners
- A seamless, secure booking platform
- Flexible cancellation policies
- Dedicated support for group bookings of 10 or more
Book today to reserve your accommodation as the best hotel rooms are being reserved quickly!
Ride the rails to IFA
For IFA participants exclusively: Travel comfortable, sustainable and affordable throughout Germany by train. DB event offers provide you with several benefits:
- Attractive prices: low entry price from just EUR 16.19
- Flexible combination: apply additional BahnCard discount
- Sustainability guaranteed: arrival and departure on Deutsche Bahn trains using 100% renewable power
- Use your time effectively: work or relax on your journey
Book online now, discover all DB event offers for your preferred route and secure your discounted ticket.
Fly to IFA
Benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group Airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, Discover):
- Optimize your travel costs through discounted rates
- Use the extensive route network
- Around 310 destinations worldwide
- Transatlantic flights operated by Air Canada and United
Discounted rates are valid for flights up to one week before and one week after the event
Catch the ride. Find your stop.
Berlin’s public transport gets you straight to IFA.
Berlin’s public transport network is fast, reliable and easy to navigate – even if it’s your first time in the city. Whether you take the underground metro (U-Bahn), city rail (S-Bahn) or local bus, IFA is just a few stops away.
S-Bahn (City rail)
All aboard to the nearest stations. The S-Bahn lines S41, S42, S46 stop at Messe Nord/ICC, while S3 and S9 take you to Messe Süd or Westkreuz.
U-Bahn (Metro)
No traffic, no stress. Take line U2 to Kaiserdamm or Theodor-Heuss-Platz –both just a short walk from IFA.
Bus
IFA by bus? Easy. Hop off at ZOB, Kaiserdamm, Westkreuz, Messe Nord/ICC, or Jafféstraße. Bus lines X34, X49, M49, 104, 139, 218, 349 take you there.
Mobility Partnerships
Getting around made easy
IFA is proud to partner with leading mobility providers to keep visitors moving throughout the show. Our mobility partners ensure you can focus on the exhibition - not on how to get there. Take advantage of exclusive offers designed to make your IFA experience as seamless as possible.
Bolt
Bolt is offering IFA 2026 attendees exclusive ride-hailing discounts all week (4 - 8 September). Existing users save 10% with code BOLTIFA26, and new users get 40% off their first ride with code BOLTIFA26NEW - both capped at €20, with 12,000 codes available on a first-come basis. The offer is valid only for ride hailing in Berlin during IFA 2026 (4–8 September). Bolt's terms and conditions apply.
Dott
No traffic jams, no stress – get to IFA relaxed! Whether you're on your way to the exhibition grounds or getting around the city after a long day: use the promo code IFAXDOTT and get 30% off your next 6 rides. Just redeem the code in the app and enjoy affordable, flexible mobility for the next 14 days. Valid from 04.09.2026.
emmy
IFA attendees get 15% off their emmy rides to and from IFA. On the way there, simply end your rental in the "IFA Zone" on Masurenallee, and for the ride home, pick a scooter with a discount flag in the app. The discount is applied automatically in both cases, no code needed.
Free2move
Getting around Berlin during IFA 2026? Free2move car-sharing is available 24/7 across the city, with fuel/charging, insurance and parking included.
Sign up free with code PSM-IFA-2026 for 10€ credit. Redeem by 8 September 2026 in the app or on the website, then use it within 30 days.
Voi
Get to IFA and explore Berlin with Voi. As an official mobility partner of IFA, Voi makes it easy to get to and from the event and around the city with e-scooters and e-bikes. Use code IFA2026 between 24 August and 14 September 2026 to get 50% off the Voi 60-Minute Pass. The offer is limited to the first 1,000 redemptions.
Navigate IFA
Find your way around IFA 2026 and the entire Messe Berlin grounds with our detailed venue map of all show areas.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to IFA Berlin 2026 by public transport?IFA Berlin is well connected by Berlin’s public transport network. You can take the U-Bahn line U2 to Kaiserdamm or Theodor-Heuss-Platz, or hop on the S-Bahn lines S3, S9, S41, S42, or S46 to Messe Süd, Messe Nord/ZOB or Westkreuz. Local bus routes including 104, 139, 218, 349, M49, X34, and X49 also stop near the venue.
- What services are available on-site at IFA Berlin?IFA Berlin offers a range of visitor services to make your visit comfortable and convenient. These include free Wi-Fi, cloakrooms, charging stations, food and beverage options, and accessibility support. You’ll also find clear signage, helpful staff, and multiple entry points for easy access – including the Main Entrance North (Hall 19, Masurenallee), Main Entrance South (Jafféstraße), Main Entrance East (Hall 14.1, Messedamm), Entrance CityCube (Jafféstraße & Messedamm), Entrance hub27 (Jafféstraße) and Entrance Hall 9 (Messedamm).
- What are the opening hours for IFA Berlin 2026?
IFA will take place from 4–8 September 2026 at Messe Berlin. For private visitors, doors open from 12:00 on Friday 4 September and from 10:00 to 18:00 on all following days. Families, school groups and visitors with disabilities will have access from 10:00 on all event days.
Trade visitors enjoy early access from 8:00 via the IFA Trade Visitor Lounge and from 9:30 to the exhibition halls on all days. All areas close at 18:00 daily.
Full details, including talks and exclusive events, will be available in the official IFA programme closer to the date.
- Are there food and drink options available at IFA Berlin
Yes! IFA Berlin features a wide variety of on-site food and drink options, including cafés, food trucks, and indoor dining areas. From international dishes to vegan snacks and barista coffee, there’s something for every taste.
- Do I need a visa to attend IFA Berlin 2026 if I’m travelling from abroad?Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter Germany for IFA Berlin 2026. Visitors from EU countries and many other regions can enter visa-free. If required, apply early! Check the German Federal Foreign Office website for up-to-date visa requirements.