Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Hamburg and Berlin follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HAM to BER flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HAM and BER include:
Copenhagen Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
43 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from 122 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HAM to BER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HAM to BER.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hamburg Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to HAM:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Berlin in January.
Before locking in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAM to BER in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 451 kilometres west of Berlin, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
