Flying from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Eurowings is the earliest you can take. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CGN to BER flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Cologne 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 you have time.
Eurowings is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Eurowings ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CGN to BER flights, with 81.02% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGN and BER:
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
£44 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Return flights start from £91. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from CGN to BER, book your trip one month before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
74% of flights taking off from Cologne Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Cologne Airport from central Cologne, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CGN:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Berlin based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you'd like to explore Berlin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CGN to BER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 451 kms (280 miles) west of Berlin, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.