Flying from Cape Town International 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.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to BER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPT and BER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is 301 €. A return plane ticket is currently 605 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to BER if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CPT to BER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of CPT.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and discover Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the centre of Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Berlin in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to BER around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.