Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 8 hours behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from BER to Vancouver, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from BER to Vancouver that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from Germany. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Berlin, BER can be reached in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 36 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vancouver
$690 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts from $871. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BER to Vancouver, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
The trip will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BER to Vancouver at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Before you book a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vancouver, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from BER to Vancouver sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
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All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-do's during your Vancouver adventure.
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