Flight deals from Berlin, Germany

Why flights from Berlin unlock easy, flexible Europe escapes

Berlin is a smart place to start a trip. The modern Berlin Brandenburg Airport opened in 2020, consolidating the capital’s air traffic into one hub that is built for scale and smooth connections. With two active terminals and a network that spans city breaks, sun routes, and growing long haul options, you can compare lots of cheap flights from Berlin in one search.

What makes Berlin a smart departure hub

You get the variety of a major European capital without the chaos of multiple airports. The IATA code is BER, and the airport sits in the southeast of the city with fast rail links into the center, so it is easy to reach for early departures and late arrivals. Low cost and full service carriers both operate here, which means weekend flights from Berlin, quick one way hops, and longer itineraries are all in play.

How Kiwi.com boosts connections and flexibility

Kiwi.com makes that range work harder. Our search can combine separate carriers into one self transfer itinerary when there is no single ticket available, opening up city pairs and times that are usually hard to book in one go. Add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for confidence if carrier changes affect your plans, then enjoy automatic check in and 24 hour chat help throughout your trip.

Popular destinations from Berlin, from city breaks to beaches

From BER you can be in another capital before lunch or on a Mediterranean beach by afternoon. Expect short haul hops for culture, food, and football, plus seasonal sun flights and a few expanding long haul choices.

Short haul hops, summer favorites, and new long haul

Nonstop flights from Berlin to Paris take about 1 hour 45 minutes, and you can compare options on the route from Berlin to Paris with multiple daily departures in most seasons. For canals and museums, Berlin to Amsterdam is about 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop, with frequent service across the week. Heading across the Channel, Berlin to London is about 2 hours nonstop, with flights into several London airports and departures spread across business and leisure times.

Seasonal beach escapes and long haul growth

Summer lifts demand for islands and beaches, with Mallorca a classic warm weather choice at around 2 hours 40 minutes, and Antalya for Turkiye’s Riviera about 3 hours 10 minutes. Schedules rise and fall with the season, with example numbers like over two hundred monthly flights between BER and Paris Charles de Gaulle, and high summer frequency to Palma de Mallorca. Longer trips are growing too, such as expanded services by Gulf carriers and a seasonal nonstop to Canada. If you do not see the perfect time or airline, self transfer itineraries often unlock more departure times and lower travel time in one booking.

When to book flights from Berlin for the best value

Prices swing with seasons and demand, so timing matters. In general, shoulder periods in spring and autumn bring more availability and often better value than peak school holidays and Christmas.

Cheapest months, booking windows, and smart Kiwi tools

A common sweet spot for many short haul routes is booking around four to six weeks before departure, while long haul can reward earlier planning. Since every route behaves differently, set a target and let tech watch prices for you. Use Set a Price Alert to get an email or push notification when fares change, then book when the number works for your budget.

Flexible features and travel hacks

Flex travelers can stretch budgets further. Try an anywhere style search across whole months, or build a multi city adventure with the Nomad Search Tool, which finds an order of stops that minimizes the total price based on your dates and stays. If you are hunting cheap one way flights from Berlin, explore Kiwi.com Travel Hacks such as self transfer and throwaway tickets that our system can surface when they beat traditional options. For last minute value, keep notifications on in the Kiwi.com App so you can tap to book as soon as a good fare appears.

Airports and airlines in Berlin, decoded for easy departures

Here is how the airport works day to day, plus how Kiwi.com helps you combine carriers smoothly.

BER terminals, getting there, and carriers you will find

Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER opened on 31 October 2020 and replaced Tegel, Schönefeld, and Tempelhof. It is the third largest airport in Germany by area and capacity. Terminal 1 is the main building with most services, while Terminal 2 opened in 2022 to expand low cost capacity. Terminal 5, the former Schönefeld facilities, is closed. Arrive about two hours before departure to allow time for check in and security, aligning with airport guidance.

Airport access, ground transport, and carrier mix

Reaching BER is straightforward. The FEX airport express runs from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to the airport station in about 35 minutes, subject to change. S Bahn lines S9 and S45 also connect the airport with key neighborhoods across the city, and regional trains link Berlin with Brandenburg towns and beyond. Inside, you will find lounges, quiet and family areas, and step free access throughout. A mix of budget and full service carriers operate: Ryanair, Wizz Air, plus leisure and network airlines. On Kiwi.com you can book a single itinerary that mixes separate tickets into one self transfer, unlocking more routes both ways. Add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for extra help if carriers cancel or change flights, and see how Disruption Protection provides instant Kiwi.com Credit or carrier refunds, all online.

Berlin departure hacks to save time and money

• Take the FEX from Hauptbahnhof to BER in about 35 minutes and leave a buffer for station transfers at rush hour, subject to change.
• Check which terminal your flight uses before you go, then follow the direct walkway from the station to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to avoid backtracking.
• Pack smart for security and use automatic check in with the Kiwi.com Guarantee so boarding passes land in your app as soon as the carrier opens online check in.
• Mix and match airlines with a self transfer itinerary on Kiwi.com to unlock more departure times and airports both ways, then protect it with the Kiwi.com Guarantee.
• Track fares for weekend flights from Berlin with Set a Price Alert and book when your target hits, especially handy for last minute getaways.