Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Madrid and Berlin follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to BER start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Iberia. Overall, there are 22 weekly Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to BER flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring Berlin (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia stands out as the most punctual carrier for MAD to BER flights, with 92.72% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and BER include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is R 752. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,684. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to BER.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and discover Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Berlin based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, head for Essen, roughly 451 kilometres west of Berlin. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are key highlights.