Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to BRN flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and BRN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Heraklion Airport
Larnaca International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bern Airport (BRN)
$393 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport flight. A return flight starts from $785. These fares can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to BRN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to BRN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Pick up a Bern Airport rental car and discover Bern and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bern Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to central Bern has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Bern in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bern Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bern, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to BRN in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bern. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres north of Bern, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.