Travelling from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to BER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like August or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Chicago to BER. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
ORD is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, browse these options when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to BER, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BER:
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, ج.م. 11,552 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just ج.م. 26,509. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Chicago to BER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
February is the quietest time to travel to Berlin. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Berlin. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Chicago to BER sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
Start your Berlin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery are must-visits when exploring Berlin.
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