Flying from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to BER.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to BER. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kms (14 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to BER flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Reserve a hotel near BER if you have a late flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Central Berlin is around 27 kms (17 miles) from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, £184 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £421. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to BER. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Berlin. September is when most people book flights from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Seattle to BER plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Berlin must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Parliament Building.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Hannover is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Berlin. No trip is complete without experiencing Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten.