Travelling from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Approximately 1 hour 53 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), with 123 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to BER is the 05:55 Ryanair UK Ltd option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:25 with easyJet.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with British Airways. This top airline operates services from LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to BER leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The distance from central London to LHR is roughly 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)? Check out the fares flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
When setting off from LGW, you can choose from multiple airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Book a seat on a direct flight from London to BER with any of these:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to BER, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Berlin. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 36 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is $48. The cheapest price for a return flight is $96. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score flight tickets from London to BER by booking 4 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest time to fly to Berlin. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from London to BER, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Berlin
After locking in your flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Berlin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery are top sights which should be on every Berlin itinerary.
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