Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CPT to BER flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CPT and BER include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Currently, 227 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 490 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to BER, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to BER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights leaving Cape Town Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from CPT.
Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Reserve a hotel near BER if you're catching a late Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Berlin. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to BER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No trip is complete without dropping by PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.