Flying from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when searching for a flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
The average duration of a direct flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 9 hours 52 minutes.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 7 hours behind Beijing.
With 6 direct flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the most popular route. Hainan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 02:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from PEK to BER is with Hainan Airlines at 03:10.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to BER. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) can be booked from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with Hainan Airlines.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Beijing to BER that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEK and BER include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
PEK is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Planning to leave from Daxing International Airport (PKX)? You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) out of this popular hub.
Hainan Airlines offers direct flights from Beijing to BER leaving from PKX. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Daxing International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to BER:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 36 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
P15,184 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Return flights start from P30,096. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from Beijing to BER by booking 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Berlin. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Schedule your flight from Beijing to BER for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Berlin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Berlin right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Beijing to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery are popular attractions which should be on every Berlin itinerary.
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