Traveling from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when planning your flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
Berlin is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Shanghai to BER won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Shanghai to BER that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PVG and BER include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
PVG is roughly 35 miles from central Shanghai. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Give yourself a moment to recharge during your flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with a stopover. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the top options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and BER.
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from central Shanghai in about 21 minutes. The airport is roughly 9 miles away.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to BER:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BER:
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 17 miles from central Berlin. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
It'll take around 36 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$298 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Return flights start from $705. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to get cheap tickets from Shanghai to BER. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily choose a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to BER.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Berlin, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai to BER for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Berlin to range from 55ºF to 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºF and 43ºF. Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Berlin
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Berlin:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery are top sights which should feature on any good Berlin itinerary.
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