Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin is one hour behind Johannesburg and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your JNB to BER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between JNB and BER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Right now, C$508 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$549. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to BER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to BER.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JNB:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BER:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar to explore Berlin and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the centre of Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Berlin. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to BER around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 451 kilometres west of Berlin, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.