Travelling from Samos Airport (SMI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin one hour behind Samos.
To ensure you get on your SMI to BER flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between SMI and BER:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Samos Airport (SMI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight is C$198. A round-trip ticket right now is C$452. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SMI to BER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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Handy information about Samos Airport (SMI)
Samos Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SMI land on schedule 92.86% of the time.
To reach Samos Airport from central Samos, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SMI? If you're boarding an early flight from Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you have a late Samos 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 relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Berlin and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Berlin. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month for flights from Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Berlin in January.
Book your flight from Samos Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you want to explore Berlin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMI to BER sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No trip is complete without seeing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.