Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Take your pick of 118 weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Eurowings is the earliest available. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
To ensure you get on your CGN to BER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Berlin — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
Eurowings is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that operates CGN to BER flights. An impressive 86.96% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGN and BER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is ر.ق. 184. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 377. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGN to BER.
The cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGN to BER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights that leave from Cologne Bonn Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Explore without limits with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Berlin and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Berlin. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Berlin. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to BER in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without seeing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
