Flying from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
You can choose from 10 direct flights every week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). This is the most popular route, with Ryanair offering a 9:35am departure from OTP to BER.
Your flight from Bucharest 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) operate out of this terminal.
Wizz Air Malta is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport jetting out of OTP.
The top choice among passengers flying between OTP and BER is Wizz Air Malta.
With 73.68% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 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 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
The distance from Bucharest's city centre to BBU is about 8 kilometres. Consider the available transport options and possible delays when planning the best way to get to the airport.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Baneasa Airport the day before your Bucharest to BER flight:
Baneasa Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BER:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, central Berlin is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is R 329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 620. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Bucharest to BER, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). September is when most people visit Berlin. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Bucharest to BER plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Berlin travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Berlin, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres northwest to Hamburg to tick off its top attractions. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, your itinerary will be busy.
Hannover is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 257 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without dropping by Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten.