Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Berlin and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from BER to FRA start at 06:25 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 20:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 534 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BER to FRA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Lufthansa stands out as the most punctual carrier for BER to FRA flights, with 81.46% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BER and FRA include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 42 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 117 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BER to FRA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BER to FRA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% touch down on time at their destination.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BER:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BER to FRA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.