Travelling from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are the main airports in New York.
The average length of a direct New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is 8 hours 5 minutes.
Berlin is six hours ahead of New York. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 4 direct services every week between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). This is the most popular route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 4:40pm departure from JFK to BER.
Your flight from New York to BER won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can hop on a direct flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When leaving from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to BER.
With 77.78% of its services landing as planned, Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to BER. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Decide if leaving from EWR is a better fit for your trip.
United Airlines operates direct flights from New York to BER leaving from EWR. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
On the EWR to BER route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport, with 73.33% of its services landing on schedule.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and BER:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BER flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight:
Flights that depart from LGA touch down at their destination as scheduled 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BER:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York 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 get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, $510 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $894. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to BER.
The best month for picking up cheap New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to BER.
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The best time to fly from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
September is the busiest month for flights from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Visit Berlin in January for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a New York to BER plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Berlin:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Berlin when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Brandenburg Gate followed by Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 274 kilometres northwest to Hamburg to check off its leading attractions. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hannover is another essential stop in Germany and is around 257 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without experiencing Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten.