Travelling from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
The timezone in Berlin is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BER, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to BER even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BER flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as planned.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BER:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar to explore Berlin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Central Berlin is about 19 kilometres from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Rs114,277 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Return flights start at Rs251,609. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to BER, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Berlin. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Melbourne to BER flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Berlin:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Berlin when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Brandenburg Gate followed by Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to check off its top attractions. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres west of Berlin, Hannover is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.