Bristol to Berlin Brandenburg
1117 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 48m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £57 return), with peak prices in August (around £143). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Bristol
Bristol Airport is the South West's main hub and one of the easyJet network's important UK bases, alongside Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI. The airport sits 8 miles south of Bristol with Flyer A1 bus service to the city centre. Most routes are short-haul European leisure — Spain, Greek islands, Portugal and Italy lead the schedule, with KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections to Amsterdam and Dublin for onward long-haul.
Arriving in Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg replaced Tegel and Schönefeld in 2020, sitting 18 km southeast of central Berlin. Airport Express trains and S-Bahn S9/S45 run to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in 30–45 minutes. easyJet and Ryanair drive most UK volume; full-service carriers add Heathrow and Manchester service. Berlin fares peak in late summer and at Christmas; the rest of the year is solidly mid-priced.
Who flies BRS to BER?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 1h 48m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 48m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 1h 48m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BRS→BER
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Bristol to Berlin FAQs
Direct flights from Bristol (BRS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) take approximately 1h 48m for the 1117 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £44. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER): easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Germany (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany before booking.
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is the primary international airport for Berlin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.