Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin is eight hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to BER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Currently, $401 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $879. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from YVR to BER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BER:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and discover Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Berlin. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to BER in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with 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 experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.