Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Berlin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BER to PHL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BER and PHL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Dublin Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
At the moment, $549 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $817. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BER to PHL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.2% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Philadelphia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BER to PHL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Boston is another well-known destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without visiting Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.