Travelling from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
With 35 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 4:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from IST to BER is with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to BER.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to BER.
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about kicking off your journey from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) plane ticket with departures from here.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to BER are offered by Pegasus.
Pegasus is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to BER.
With 73.41% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the top on-time carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BER flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Berlin and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Berlin. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is RM142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM326. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to BER, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Berlin. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to BER plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Berlin:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall are must-do's during your Berlin adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Berlin, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to check off its leading sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Berlin, Hannover is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
