Flights to Berlin

Berlin is Germany's capital, a large and spread-out city served by one U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus network. Berlin Brandenburg Airport, about 18 km south-east of the centre, has its own railway station beneath Terminal 1. Summers are warm and winters are cold, with spring and early autumn the milder seasons.

Airports: BER
Currency: EUR
Passport needed: Yes
US cities with nonstops: 1

Fares to Berlin

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Flights to Berlin from US cities

New York to Berlin3,967 miles, connecting

Airports in Berlin and getting into town

BER

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

11 miles (18 km) from the city centre. 26.1 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time	Cost
Train	FEX Airport Express to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (also stops at Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz)	about 22m	€5.00 (ABC single ticket)
Train	S-Bahn S9 and S45 from the airport station into the city (change trains for the centre)	–	€5.00 (ABC single ticket)

Travel essentials for Berlin

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency: euro (EUR)
Language: German
Plugs: Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone: Europe/Berlin

When to visit Berlin

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to October) are mild and less crowded. June to August is the warmest and busiest period, and December adds Christmas markets to the colder months.

Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.

Average temperatures in Berlin (°F)

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Month	Avg high	Avg low
Jan	38°F (3°C)	28°F (-2°C)
Feb	41°F (5°C)	29°F (-2°C)
Mar	48°F (9°C)	33°F (1°C)
Apr	59°F (15°C)	39°F (4°C)
May	67°F (19°C)	47°F (8°C)
Jun	73°F (23°C)	53°F (12°C)
Jul	77°F (25°C)	57°F (14°C)
Aug	77°F (25°C)	56°F (13°C)
Sep	68°F (20°C)	50°F (10°C)
Oct	57°F (14°C)	42°F (6°C)
Nov	46°F (8°C)	35°F (2°C)
Dec	39°F (4°C)	30°F (-1°C)

Tips for visiting Berlin

From 1 January 2026 a single ticket for fare zones ABC, which covers the airport and the whole city, costs €5.00, and the AB ticket costs €4.00.
The FEX Airport Express takes about 22 minutes to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and also stops at Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz.
The same ticket system covers U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses.
Carry proof of funds and a return or onward ticket, and your passport should have two blank pages.
Summer street festivals and events can make public transport crowded.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Berlin?

Berlin is served by Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Berlin Brandenburg Airport handled about 26.1 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Berlin?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Berlin?

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to October) are mild and less crowded. June to August is the warmest and busiest period, and December adds Christmas markets to the colder months.

How do I get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the city centre?

FEX Airport Express to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (also stops at Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz), about 22 minutes, €5.00 (ABC single ticket). Other options include s-bahn s9 and s45 from the airport station into the city.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Berlin?

Among the cities we cover, New York (about 0m) have nonstop service to Berlin as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Berlin?

Berlin uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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