Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin seven hours ahead of Calgary.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your YYC to BER flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
R 6,014 is the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,226. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YYC to BER, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YYC to BER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of the departures from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YYC:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Consider staying in a hotel near BER if you're catching a late Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and explore Berlin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Berlin. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYC to BER sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a trip to Hamburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No trip is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.