Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 45 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 04:05 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:40 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to BER flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Berlin — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and BER:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Currently, ₹ 6,402 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 15,365. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to BER by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Consider booking a hotel near BER if you're taking a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Berlin and beyond.
Booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Berlin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you'd like to go to Berlin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to BER in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
