Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 55 minutes.
London is one hour behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. London runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest flight route is from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can pick from 49 services between these airports every week.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your BER to London flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Book a direct Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London ticket and head straight to your destination. You can touch down at these London airports from BER:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London City Airport (LCY)
These are some of the well-known carriers operating direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BER to London with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BER is around 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BER:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London
RM92 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM208. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book nine months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BER to London.
Organise your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
Finding a cheap flight from BER to London couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Snag an affordable flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
For the best deal, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from BER to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your BER to London flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is about 56 kilometres from central London. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London.
The journey will take you around 45 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, find a hotel near STN. Check in to one of these stays after your BER to London flight:
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN about four weeks ahead of your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to London
January is the quietest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to London based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BER to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London:
Westminster Abbey and The British Museum are just two of the top attractions to put on your London itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.