Flying from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Jump on a direct New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin.
The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). You can pick from 5 direct services each week. Delta Air Lines operates a 4:40pm departure between JFK and BER.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to BER. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport leaving from JFK.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines between JFK and BER.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from New York to BER that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and BER include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Planning to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to BER are offered by United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from EWR to BER.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Choose United Airlines. 80.0% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport arrive on schedule.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and BER:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to BER flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Berlin and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Currently, 162 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 347 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to BER.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to BER.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Berlin. June is when most people book flights from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a New York to BER plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Berlin right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall are attractions you won't want to skip in Berlin.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Berlin. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 257 kilometres west of Berlin, Hannover is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
