London LON to Berlin BER flight with KLM

Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be found 28 miles (45 km) to the south of central London. In around 30min you can travel from London to Gatwick on the frequent Gatwick Express train service. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, charging points, and internet and printing kiosks.

Arrival airport: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located in Schönefeld, just 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Berlin city centre. It is possible to reach Berlin Central Station from the airport via the Airport Express and regional trains, which depart from the train station located beneath Terminal 1. The S9 and S45 S-Bahn trains also travel often from the airport directly to the city in as little as 45min. While at the airport you can make use of free Wi-Fi, plenty of spots to eat and shop, the visitors' terrace, and currency exchange.

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Which airlines travel from London to Berlin?

British Airways operate out of Heathrow (LHR), offering flight times of around 1h 50min, as well as occasional flights from London City Airport (LCY), with a flight duration of around 1h 45min. Generally speaking, you can expect to find the cheapest flight options with Ryanair, followed by easyJet, with British Airlines tending to be the most costly of the 3 airlines.

Ryanair flights from London to Berlin

Flights usually depart once in the morning and evening, with an afternoon flight offered on days where 3 flights are available. Boasting a flight duration of around 1h 45min, this is one of the fastest and most frequent flight routes currently available from London to Berlin.

easyJet flights from London to Berlin

With easyJet , you can fly directly from London to Berlin, either from Gatwick (LGW), or Luton (LTN) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). With flight durations of around 2h from Gatwick and 1h 50min from Luton, easyJet usually offers 2-3 flights daily from Gatwick, with choices of morning, afternoon and evening flights, and a couple of flights per week from Luton.

British Airways flights from London to Berlin

Flights from Heathrow take around 1h 50min, while flights departing from London City have a slightly shorter duration of around 1h 45min. Generally, you can expect around 4 flights per weekday departing from Heathrow and 3 departing from London City, spread across the day. There are usually around 3 flights per day to choose from on Saturdays and Sundays from Heathrow, with limited or no flights departing out of London City on those days.

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To Berlin by plane —travel tips

The multicultural melting pot of Berlin fuses metropolitan living, history and culture like no other. Key landmarks include the majestic Berliner Dom, The Brandenburg Gate and The Reichstag. On Museum Island you can experience art galleries and museums catering to all, while Checkpoint Charlie and The Holocaust Memorial offer opportunities to reflect on the not so distant past.

Stroll along the East Side Gallery and be absorbed by the colourful murals stretched across the Berlin Wall or visit Mauerpark on a Sunday and enjoy one of the liveliest flea markets Berlin has to offer. Renting a bike is the perfect way to explore like a true Berliner.

Bike along the runways of the disused Tempelhof Airport and onwards through some of Berlins most alternative neighbourhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. While there, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to independent boutiques, coffee shops, bars and eateries. Finally, it wouldn't be a trip to Berlin without the justifiably world-renowned nightlife. Indulge in a night - or weekend - out, like no other. From the Spätis, where you can grab a beer on the go, to clubs, like the notorious Berghain (if you're lucky), you're sure to find your niche in Berlin.

Flights London to Berlin