Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Berlin is one hour behind Athens and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ATH to BER start at 07:55 — the first with Scoot. The last departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to BER flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, so getting to Berlin (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for ATH to BER flights, with 81.4% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and BER include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$30 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at $181. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to BER.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from ATH to BER is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% touch down on time at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Consider booking a hotel close to BER if you're catching a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Berlin. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you want to visit Berlin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to BER in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without a visit to Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.