Flying from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) jetting off from here.
10 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Berlin is seven hours behind Beijing. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 5 direct services every week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). This is the most popular route, with Hainan Airlines offering a 2:40am departure from PEK to BER.
Your flight from Beijing to BER won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Go straight to your destination from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are available from here.
When leaving from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with Hainan Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between PEK and BER is Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 83.87% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to BER departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK arrive at their destination without delay.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Here's where you can connect between Beijing Daxing International Airport and BER:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to BER flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 87% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Central Berlin is around 27 kilometres from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, R 5,212 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,588. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to BER. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). September is the busiest month to visit Berlin. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Beijing to BER plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Berlin wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Berlin, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres northwest to Hamburg to tick off its must-visit sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Hannover is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 257 kilometres west of Berlin. No trip is complete without visiting Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten.