Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Shanghai follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your BER to Shanghai flight.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from BER to Shanghai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
BER is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Shanghai
C$416 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip ticket right now is C$793. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from BER to Shanghai, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai ticket.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
Think about booking a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your flight from BER to Shanghai. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After stepping off your BER to Shanghai flight, kick back at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz and start exploring right away.
Save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA a few weeks in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Before booking your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Shanghai offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BER to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are highlights which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
If you want to check out another side of China, consider Puyang, about 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园 are key reasons to visit.
