Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Frankfurt and Berlin are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 133 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Your FRA to BER flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Berlin (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to BER flights. An exceptional 83.2% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between FRA and BER:
Stuttgart Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is R 1,461. A return fare right now is R 2,302. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to BER.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% touch down on time at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Berlin and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Berlin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BER sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No trip is complete without seeing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
