Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is six hours behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Philadelphia follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your BER to Philadelphia flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from BER to Philadelphia. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Berlin, BER can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Philadelphia
The best price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia flight is 237 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 428 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BER to Philadelphia if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from BER to Philadelphia.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is about 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near TTN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your BER to Philadelphia flight:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport can be found at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Philadelphia in December.
Book a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BER to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Philadelphia right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Philadelphia must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.