Travelling from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
With 46 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from LHR to BER is with British Airways at 7:45pm.
Your flight from London to BER won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with British Airways. This top airline offers services from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to fly with British Airways from LHR to BER.
With 71.0% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
Catch your direct flight from London to BER with easyJet. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to BER route, easyJet is the preferred choice for many passengers.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to BER flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get to your destination faster from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport can be booked from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to BER flight tickets from STN.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair from STN to BER.
Among carriers on this route, Ryanair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Berlin and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin is around 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is ₹ 1,863. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 4,617. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BER.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Berlin based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London to BER flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Berlin visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to check off its top sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Hannover is another essential stop in Germany and is around 257 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without visiting Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
