Flying from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to BER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to BER. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
PVG is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PVG.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and BER.
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to BER flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down right on cue.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BER and get cosy, quick:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, central Berlin is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, $469 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $834. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to BER, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
January is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Berlin based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Shanghai to BER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Berlin:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building are must-do's during your Berlin adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres northwest to Hamburg to tick off its leading sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Germany, consider Hannover, about 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten are among the biggest draws.