Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Tokyo observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BER to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from BER to Tokyo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
BER is around 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel near BER? If you've booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Tokyo
387 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 641 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from BER to Tokyo, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
The distance from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near HND if you have a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from BER to Tokyo.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
There are some great places to rest your head close to NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your BER to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will help you stay within budget.
The address for Tokyo Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in December.
Book a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BER to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tokyo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are must-do's during your Tokyo adventure.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
