Flying from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to BER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Seattle to BER that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SEA and BER include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to BER flight:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
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Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Berlin. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, RM870 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,849. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to BER if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Plan your visit to Berlin in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Seattle to BER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Berlin right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall are highlights which should be on any well-planned Berlin itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Berlin. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Germany, head for Hannover, roughly 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover are highlights.
