Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Every week, there are 173 Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. To get going early, pick the 07:15 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:30 with SWISS.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZRH to BER flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, so jetting off to Berlin (and then seeing more parts of Germany!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Eurowings tops the list for bookings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to BER flights. A reliable 87.06% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
R 778 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,509. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to BER.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 69.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ZRH:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're landing on a late Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BER:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the centre of Berlin has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Berlin. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to BER sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Germany, consider Essen, about 451 kilometres west of Berlin. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are key highlights.