Travelling from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to BER, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to BER. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Belfast International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BFS land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Here's where you can connect between George Best Belfast City Airport and BER:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to BER flight:
Most flights that leave George Best Belfast City Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
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 Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Berlin. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, $104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $212. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to BER, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Belfast to BER.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
January is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), while September is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Berlin based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Belfast to BER plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Berlin isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Berlin. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Germany, head for Hannover, about 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten are key reasons to visit.