Flying from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Check out your options for flying out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
1 hour 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Milan and Berlin (where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Ryanair operates a 5:45am departure between MXP and BER.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Milan to BER. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Fly without interruptions from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are available from here.
Ryanair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport jetting out of MXP.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MXP and BER is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) plane ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Decide if leaving from BGY is a better fit for your trip.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to BER are available with Ryanair.
On the BGY to BER route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
With 77.68% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying between Orio al Serio International Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
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Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
easyJet is one airline that offers direct Milan to BER plane tickets from LIN.
The top choice among passengers flying between LIN and BER is easyJet.
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Flights that take off from LIN reach their destination within the expected time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Have a late flight from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BER and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and discover Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Central Berlin is around 19 kilometres from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
14 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. A return flight starts at 30 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to BER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Berlin based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Milan to BER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Milan to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Berlin:
Brandenburg Gate and Brandenburger Tor are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Berlin must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Berlin Wall.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Berlin. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Germany, consider Hannover, roughly 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover are key reasons to visit.