Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you catch your SMF to BER flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Many travellers pass through Newark Liberty International Airport when flying between SMF and BER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$722 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,060. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SMF to BER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
To get to Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
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 Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Berlin. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you want to explore Berlin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to BER in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular 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 dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
