Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin five hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IAD to BER flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and BER:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
218 € is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Return flights start at 452 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to BER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to BER.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Reserve a hotel close to BER if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Berlin and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Berlin based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 451 kilometres west of Berlin, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
