Flying from New York to Bern Airport (BRN): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from New York to Bern Airport (BRN), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
Bern is five hours ahead of New York. Bern Airport is located in Bern, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to BRN. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Bern Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Bern Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Bern Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bern Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and explore beyond Bern's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Bern Airport flight.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to the centre of Bern is about 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bern Airport (BRN)
Rs340,266 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Bern Airport. Return flights start at Rs523,176. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to BRN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from New York to Bern Airport (BRN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Bern Airport (BRN). September is the most popular month to visit Bern. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Before locking in your New York to BRN flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Bern, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 23ºC.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Bern Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bern
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bern right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Bern Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are must-do's during your Bern adventure.
Explore more of Switzerland
Winterthur is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Bern. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Winterthur, Swiss Cience Centre Technorama and Kunst Museum Winterthur | Reinhart am Stadtgarten.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Lugano, roughly 153 kilometres south-east of Bern. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are key highlights.
