Direct flights to Berlin

Since the reunification of Germany in 1990, Germany’s capital Berlin has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. With impressive cultural attractions as well as being Germany’s capital of fashion, style and music, the dynamic city of Berlin is once again thriving.

Find a direct flight to Berlin

There is a good choice of direct flights to Berlin, especially if you are traveling from other parts of Europe. You can also find some direct connections if you are heading to Berlin from the US. Among the links below we have gathered some airports around the world that offer frequent direct connections to the capital of Germany. Please use the links to find all flight options from each airport.

Direct flights to Berlin from the US

• Direct flights from Newark (EWR) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from New York (JFK) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from Dulles (IAD) to Berlin (BER)

Popular direct connections to Berlin

• Direct flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from Paris (CDG) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from London (LHR) to Berlin (BER)
• Direct flights from Vienna (VIE) to Berlin (BER)

What not to miss in Berlin

Many of Berlin’s famous attractions are steeped in power and history, one of the most popular and well-known attractions is the Reichstag which is now home to the German Parliament, the Bundestag.

Don’t miss the Brandenburg Gate, which previously divided West and East Berlin and is now the symbol of reunified Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie, the famous Berlin Wall checkpoint built by US forces in 1961. Head to Berlin’s Unesco listed Museum Island which boasts 5 world-class museums housed in some of the most beautiful buildings in Berlin.

Displaying superb collections of works of art, sculptures and ancient antiquities, choose from the Old National Gallery, the Old Museum, the Bode Museum, the Neues Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Also on Museum Island are the Dom Cathedral and the Stadtschloss, a magnificent and huge 19th Century palace. If you fancy a day away from Berlin’s many cultural attractions, the Berlin Zoo is well worth a visit.

One of the largest zoos in the world with over 15,000 animals, Berlin Zoo opened more than 150 years ago and is home to a wide range of animals including elephants, gorillas and rhinos. For a spot of retail therapy, head to Berlin’s popular Kurfurstendamm, known as Ku’damm, famous for its shops, restaurants and bars.

Searching for cheap flights to Berlin

For cheap flights to Berlin it is generally advisable to book in advance or to book out of season avoiding busy holiday periods particularly during the summer and at Christmas. Most of the airlines run special offers on flights at various times during the year. At Directflights.com, we are committed to finding you the best offers on flights whether you are looking to book your trip in advance or searching for last minute flights to Berlin.

When to visit Berlin – weather and climate

Summer weather in Berlin is pleasant and sunny, when days are long and temperatures can sometimes exceed 86F (30C), particularly in July and August. However the summer months are also unpredictable, and odd days can rapidly change from sunshine to cloud.

Winter weather in Berlin, by contrast, is bitterly cold and damp, with plentiful snow and frosty days when temperatures hover at or just below freezing. Rain can fall all year round, but the wettest months are June and August, and the driest on average October and February.